WESTSIDE DUPLEX
LOCATION: Charleston, SC
CLIENT: Private
AREA: 3,000 SF
STATUS: Complete
YEAR: 2022
PHOTOGRAPHY: Keith Isaacs Photo + Boyd Architects
DESCRIPTION: Westside Duplex is a strategic infill development in downtown Charleston’s historic Westside neighborhood. Built within what was formerly the backyard of the adjacent corner lot, two townhouse-style units were meticulously designed to maximize the development potential of the extremely constrained site. The resulting form represents what is effectively the as-of-right conditions articulated by zoning restrictions, required parking count, flood zone standards, tree protection regulations, and functional requirements. Each of the two units are 1,500SF with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a roof terrace. The side-loaded entries are bound by a powder-coated aluminum screen to mitigate the look of a house raised due to flood code. The façades and materiality represent contemporary interpretations of historic Charleston architectural motifs, such as mitered lap siding and ordered window grids.
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