modern condo,
ST. Louis

This modern condo is thoughtfully constructed within a historic 1907 two-story building in a vibrant St. Louis neighborhood. The 1,000-square-foot space utilizes existing window openings, smart planning strategies, and passive sustainable design to reduce energy costs and limit waste.

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The original lath and plaster ceiling structure was reclaimed and repurposed to create furniture and reclad the existing staircase. The west and south-facing walls were super insulated to limit heat transfer. Rigid insulation was added above the roof to replace low-performing loose fill ceiling insulation. Phase change material was also added into the ceiling cavity to help regulate temperature swings.

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The result of these efforts made a one-of-a-kind two-bedroom condo that celebrates the historic structure of the building while also being energy efficient.