k YODER Design - Society Hill Townhouse I

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The galley kitchen was opened to the rear dining room and front breakfast room to unify the ground floor
and maximize views of the garden.

The galley kitchen was opened to the rear dining room and front breakfast room to unify the ground floor
and maximize views of the garden.
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The wide galley kitchen features Bulthaup cabinetry with fully integrated appliances and dual sinks on opposite work surfaces.

The wide galley kitchen features Bulthaup cabinetry with fully integrated appliances and dual sinks on opposite work surfaces.
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Wall-mounted cabinetry and brushed aluminum wall panels unify the kitchen and dining area.

Wall-mounted cabinetry and brushed aluminum wall panels unify the kitchen and dining area.
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The reinterpreted breakfast room features an LED light cove to illuminate the corner and carry the line
of the street-front window sill. Its corner seating was inspired by 1960s banquettes.

The reinterpreted breakfast room features an LED light cove to illuminate the corner and carry the line
of the street-front window sill. Its corner seating was inspired by 1960s banquettes.
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The ground level powder room complements the adjacent kitchen and dining areas.

The ground level powder room complements the adjacent kitchen and dining areas.
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The front door's translucent glass panel brings natural light into the main entrance hall.

The front door's translucent glass panel brings natural light into the main entrance hall.
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Pei's signature circular staircase was retained during the renovation. An ocular skylight brings natural light to each floor.

Pei's signature circular staircase was retained during the renovation. An ocular skylight brings natural light to each floor.
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The second-floor family room features walnut cabinetry and recessed wall panels designed to conceal an entertainment system.

The second-floor family room features walnut cabinetry and recessed wall panels designed to conceal an entertainment system.
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The original living room fireplace was updated with a new burnished metal hearth plate set flush into ebony bamboo floors.

The original living room fireplace was updated with a new burnished metal hearth plate set flush into ebony bamboo floors.
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A wall-mounted walnut vanity with marble sink and white textured wall tile in the living area powder room complement the wood millwork and brick fireplace in the adjacent family and living rooms.

A wall-mounted walnut vanity with marble sink and white textured wall tile in the living area powder room complement the wood millwork and brick fireplace in the adjacent family and living rooms.
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Walls of the third-floor master bedroom suite are wrapped in walnut panels that lead into the adjacent dressing area.

Walls of the third-floor master bedroom suite are wrapped in walnut panels that lead into the adjacent dressing area.
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Custom walnut wainscoting wraps built-in dressers. A pocket door divides the master bedroom and bath.

Custom walnut wainscoting wraps built-in dressers. A pocket door divides the master bedroom and bath.
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A floating walnut vanity in the master bath lends continuity between the two rooms.

A floating walnut vanity in the master bath lends continuity between the two rooms.
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A curbless shower, wall-mounted shower bench, and wall-mounted vanity visually expand the bathroom's small footprint.

A curbless shower, wall-mounted shower bench, and wall-mounted vanity visually expand the bathroom's small footprint.
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The spa-like master bath features a skylit open shower with porcelain mosaic tile walls and digitally controlled water tile spray jets.

The spa-like master bath features a skylit open shower with porcelain mosaic tile walls and digitally controlled water tile spray jets.
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The bright, skylit children's bathroom stays clean with fully tiled floors and walls. Playful wall niches hold bath toys and toiletries.

The bright, skylit children's bathroom stays clean with fully tiled floors and walls. Playful wall niches hold bath toys and toiletries.
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The renovation retained Pei's grand design gestures while updating the home for modern life.

The renovation retained Pei's grand design gestures while updating the home for modern life.

Society Hill Townhouse I

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

An extensive architectural and interior renovation of a Society Hill townhouse, originally designed by mid-century modern architect I.M. Pei in 1962 respects the purity of the original plan, preserves a central stair, and incorporates 21st century technology and luxury amenities into a compact footprint.

The galley KITCHEN was opened up to the rear DINING ROOM and front BREAKFAST ROOM to unify the ground floor and maximize views of the garden.

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