Steelhouse 1 + 2

A truly comprehensive project, Zack | de Vito led the entire process of acquiring and transforming this property into an idyllic courtyard compound with two detached units. The buildings—Steelhouse 1 and Steelhouse 2—reference each other through hand-crafted design detailing and a standardized palette of finishes, but are completely independent of each other experientially. At the front of the site a new, ground-up, three-level home with shared garage was added. A common yard space is nested between the two units, balancing autonomy with maximal land use and responsible density. At the rear, an existing, derelict cottage was completely reimagined, rebuilt and expanded into a modern two-level home—secluded amidst the mid-block green space. Steel is the primary material and defining architectural feature throughout—as exterior cladding and interior design gesture.