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Needham Split-level House

 Single Family House Renovation
Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Completed, 2025
Split-level houses emerged as a common residential typology during the suburban expansion of the American East Coast in the mid-20th century. Their interiors are typically divided into two staggered volumes: one combines a garage at ground level with bedrooms above, while the other pairs semi-basement with an elevated living space. The entrance is positioned in the middle with short flights of stairs connecting the different floors of the house.

Located in Needham, Massachusetts, the project is an interior renovation of a typical split-level house. In the existing home, a group of storage spaces occupies the junction between the two staggered volumes. A full-height storage closet opens towards the living room, while two half-height storage spaces are stacked vertically within the same area, opening in the opposite direction towards the bedroom and basement at their respective levels. This arrangement makes efficient use of the vertical space created by the split-level configuration.The renovation retains the two half-height storage spaces while converting the full-height storage room into a powder room. The new program follows the spatial relationship established by the existing level changes, maximizing the use of this junction through a limited intervention.

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Interior, renovation, housing, built, boston, 2025 Services Provided:

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Project Info:

Principal-in-charge: Ji Shi, AIA, NCARB
Architect of Record: manymany friends, llc
Client: Private Client
General Contractor: Highland Homes
Quick Stats:
x3 bedrooms, x2 baths, powder room
living room, open dining / kitchen space, sun room, 
garage, home office, family room, mech space, storage space
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