这座2,800平方英尺的联排别墅位于芝加哥的一个单户住宅区，地块面积为125’x25’，由于地块狭窄，其宽度受到限制，同时分区法规也限制其高度为25’至屋顶桁架底部。这些限制提供了一个机会，将入口降低到地面以下4英尺，以最大限度地提高这个三层楼住宅的高度。入口位于规划的中心位置，限制了房屋主体内有限的光线和空气的流通。
Located in a residential neighborhood of single-family homes in Chicago, on a lot of 125’ x 25’, this 2,800 sq. ft. townhouse is limited in width by the narrow lot, and also the zoning code that limits its height to 25’ to the bottom of the roof joists. These restrictions offered the opportunity to lower the entrance to four feet below grade in order to maximize the height of this three-story residence. The entrance is located in the center of the plan, limiting circulation to the area of limited light and air within the body of the house.
在更多的传统住宅之间，新与旧的对比被前面的私人花园上的悬臂式生活区所强调。 在右边，一个戏剧性的楼梯通向主层，然后继续到上面的楼层，切入一个玻璃天窗，使室内充满了自然光。
Set between more traditional homes, the contrast between old and new is highlighted by the cantilevered living area over a private garden in front. On the right, a dramatic stair leads up to the main level, then continues to the floors above, slicing through to a glass skylight that floods the interior with natural daylight.
在主层，一个连续的阁楼式的两层空间从前面到后面都是开放的，起居区可以俯瞰街道，后面的音乐区框住了厨房，中间是开放的用餐区。 半透明的白色窗帘，由降落伞布制成，悬挂在窗户上。 当关闭时，这些窗帘使空间充满了美丽的柔和光线。
On the main level, a continuous loft-like two-story space is open from front to back, with the living area overlooking the street and a music area in the rear framing the kitchen, and an open dining area in the middle. Translucent white curtains, made of parachute cloth, hang from the windows. When closed, these fill the space with beautiful soft light.
主卧室和浴室似乎漂浮着，悬浮在这个空间的体积之上。私密性是通过服装架随意实现的，服装架利用主人的衣柜作为窗帘或屏幕与街道隔开。 主楼梯从主卧室层沿着侧墙蜿蜒而上，到达上方的屋顶平台。 在后面，车库位于服务巷，在它和房子的后面之间定义了一个花园区域。 这所房子的空间只是松散的定义，人们要在房间之间和房子里自由地徘徊。 这是一个适合娱乐的空间。
The master bedroom and bathroom appear to float, suspended above this volume of space. Privacy is casually achieved with garment racks that utilize the owner’s wardrobe as a curtain or screen from the street. The main stair winds up the side wall from the master bedroom level to the roof deck above. In the rear, the garage is located on the service alley, defining a garden area between it and the back of the house. Spaces in this house are only loosely defined, and one is meant to wander freely between the rooms and through the house. It is a space that lends itself to entertaining.
整个房子使用了一个极简主义的词汇。家具被视为雕塑，一些标志性的作品被放置在白色的墙壁、白色的窗帘和哑光的灰色地板上。
The entire house uses a minimalist vocabulary. Furniture is treated as sculpture, with a few iconic pieces set against white walls, white curtains, and a matte gray floor
Architects: Alexander Gorlin Architects
Area: 4000 ft²
Year: 2020
Photographs: Michael Moran
Manufacturers: Luminaire
Principal:Alexander Gorlin, FAIA
Project Architect:Brendan Cotter
General Contractor :DNA Contracting
Structural Engineer:The Structural Shop
Mechanical Engineer:Sheldon Lazan PE
City:Chicago
Country:United States