Residential ArchitectureRenovation ProjectsFindlay Neighborhood Residence / PLATTE Architecture + Design

Findlay Neighborhood Residence / PLATTE Architecture + Design

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design

Architects: PLATTE Architecture + Design
Project: Findlay Neighborhood Residence
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Photographer: Chad Mellon

This urban home is pioneering change for a much needed revival of art and design in the historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. While the boom of historic renovations in Over-the-Rhine has been a large part of our business, none of our projects have been as ambitious as this single family residence.

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 1

The Findlay Neighborhood Residence project included a complete renovation and addition to a dilapidated structure. The existing building had gone through years of roughshod additions, renovations, and updates. Architecture firm Platte Architecture + Design proposed an addition that amplified the historic spaces while opening the building up to an expansive, modern interior.

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 2

The pursuit of LEED Platinum, complete with geothermal technology, contributes to this building’s unique place in the neighborhood. A first floor suite, sandwiched between the garage and utility room and street, is brought to life by the natural light provided by the a new four-story light-well. On the second floor we created one large continuous space complete with multiple seating areas, a large kitchen, and a dining room that accommodates 14.

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 3

Tiered terrace space creates multiple opportunities for outdoor experiences with a public and private separation. The upper floor contains children’s bedrooms, the master suite, outdoor fireplace and even a Japanese soaking tub- a true retreat nestled within the bustle of the city!

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 4

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 5

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 6

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 7

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 8

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 9

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 10

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 11

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 12

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 13

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 14

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 15

Findlay Neighborhood Residence, PLATTE Architecture + Design 16

Riveli Shelving Luxe Series by Lake and Wells

Lake + Wells is a design firm founded by Mark Kinsley in 2010, in Chicago. Riveli Shelving collection designed by Mark Kinsley has won...

Urban Condo Full Renovation / KUBE Architecture

This new kitchen in Washington DC was the culmination of a multi-phase full renovation of an urban condo, which spanned a two-year period. The main goal was to integrate the kitchen with the rest of the renovated living space.

Hudson River Pier Residence by SheltonMindel

In a sleek, modernist tower adjacent to Manhattan’s Hudson River, create a floor-through residence without compromising the architectural integrity of the iconoclastic building and it’s four exposures of glass while responding to the shifted geometry along the water’s edge of the river beyond.

Family Farmhouse Built With Salvaged Materials from an Antique Barn

The owner’s goal was to create a lifetime family home using salvaged materials from an antique farmhouse and barn that had stood on another portion of the site. The timber roof structure–as well as interior wood cladding and interior doors–were salvaged from that house and combined with new, sustainable materials

South Moravian Village House / ORA

We began by exploring the concept of a contemporary Moravian village. Today, the definition of a rural house in Czechia seems to be ambiguous. Within a village, nobody pays attention to the historical and settlement context anymore.

Recommended Stories