40 Bridge Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Bridging historical with modern.
To blend this residential building into the surrounding neighborhood, we used a familiar shingle style form that works to bridge the gap between the greater downtown and the abutting mixed residential office. The building exterior had features from early 20th century shingle style structures, including cladding and trim details that reflect the simple monolithic nature of shingle siding, enlarged two-over-two double hung windows, minimal eave overhangs, recessed and boxed bay windows, and a granite veneer plinth course along Bridge Street.
Other features that add character to the exterior are the custom metal patio railings, wood entry doors, and the three part wood storefront windows with transom glazing.
The Features