The Black Rock Beach House combines mid-century modern design with carefully considered updates, creating a space deeply connected to its ocean and pond views. Situated on a dramatic coastal lot, this 2,500-square-foot home was thoughtfully reimagined by Ruhl Jahnes to meet its owners’ vision for a warm, functional retreat perfect for entertaining and everyday living.
This project entailed the complete renovation of an existing 1920’s brick Tudor, plus a 4’x20’ addition that allowed us to completely reconfigure the existing stair and all circulation.
The owners of this dramatic penthouse searched long and hard for the perfect retirement home in the city and knew they had found it when they discovered a Baptist Church undergoing conversion in the South End.
This mid-century modern house was transformed from a municipal garage into a private house in the late 1950’s by renowned modernist architect Paul Rudolph. At project start the house was in pristine condition, virtually untouched since it won a Record Houses award in 1960.
