15 S Stafford

THE DETAILS

This Uptown residence, built in 1915, remains the narrowest on the street. The redesign of this 13.5 foot wide dilapidated townhome relocated primary living spaces to the second floor, converted the first floor into two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, and added a rear-facing third-floor suite that is intentionally designed to be hidden from view when looking at the front of the home. The renovation inserted a floating stair, finished a basement, and reimagined the façade with a welcoming entry and added approximately 600 sq ft. of landscaped outdoor areas - including the addition of three large decks, a green roof, and a vertical garden. Varied overhangs create valuable interior spaces, allowing floor-to-ceiling windows to overlook steel-framed decks on all levels. Original materials were reclaimed when possible, including refinishing the original heart pine floors, converting the original stair treads into bathroom vanities, and transforming the original framing into new stair treads. Close collaboration between the owner and architect ensured the home’s unique design met every functional and spatial request.