AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PEABODY, MA
This project, funded and run by Habitat for Humanity, North Shore, consisted of taking three derelict buildings on two sites, and creating 8 units of owner-occupied affordable housing. One (unsafe) building was torn down, and the other two, much older buildings were restored.
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One building, a Second Empire, is on a separate lot across the street. A Georgian was on a much bigger lot, and two new construction duplex homes were added. These units were clustered to form their own court off of the street. There are several other antique buildings on this urban street, so the two new construction buildings were designed to complement the neighborhood by being simple reproductions from other periods.
The bottom photo shows the right-most building in the drawing. It is has features of a federal period home, without the chimneys of course. The two condos are arranged as townhouses with three floors.
The photo above shows the middle building which is a simple Greek revival. The first floor condo is accessible (by wheelchair), and the second floor dwelling unit is a simple flat.
The hand rendering above shows a late concept of the three duplexes in the courtyard. There were some changes, the most significant being the second story porch on the middle building.
The building to the left, which corresponds to the middle building above, is a simple Greek revival. The first floor condo is accessible (by wheelchair), and the second floor dwelling unit is a simple flat.
The building to the right corresponds to the right-most building in the drawing. It is has features of a federal period home, without the chimneys of course. The two condos are arranged as townhouses with three floors.