Gugliotti Residence

Ed Gugliotti commissioned Nichols Architects, LLC to design the renovation to his residence, located in Boston’s South End, the largest Victorian Landmark district in the United States. Constructed in 1860, the 3,300 s.f. residence, was completely gutted, down to the entire removal of each floor and dismantling of its back façade. Dewey Nichols, AIA transformed the relic into a home that accommodates the rigorous demands of a modern life in classic style.

Dewey Nichols, AIA worked closely with the client, to create a design that was reflective of the client’s and community’s classical sensibilities. Both architecture and finishes were used to enhance the classic imagery while the plan was completely redesigned to reflect the patterns of the client’s modern lifestyle.

The controversial decision to perform a gut renovation concerned die-hard Victorian preservationists. However, the design now creates distinctive living space, with reverence to the Victorian Era. Curvilinear forms and surfaces flow to create architectural interest. The architecture beckons occupants through a carefully orchestrated procession from public to private space.

Finishes were carefully selected to enhance the “Classic” concept. Innovative and refined finishes and materials enhance classical forms such as arches, barrel vaults, domes and columns. Finish materials are used to create space while allowing great visual depth for an open interactive plan at the more public levels.