178: Slotted Windows | 13th Street Sanctuary

About this episode

Cherise interviews David Bagnoli about the transformation of the 13th Street Sanctuary into co-living residential units.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Bagnoli, Principal at StudioMB Architects in Washington DC. They discuss the 13th Street Sanctuary, also in Washington, D.C. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally constructed in 1917, the 13th Street Sanctuary stands as a compelling example of how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into forgotten structures while addressing urgent urban needs. Once a neglected church severely damaged during the 2011 Mid-Atlantic earthquake, the building was ultimately deemed unsafe and faced an uncertain future. Through an ambitious transformation, the former place of worship has been reimagined into eight co-living residential units, creating a bold new model for affordable housing in Washington, D.C. The design embraces a deliberate contrast between historic and contemporary elements. New slotted window openings punctuate the heavy masonry exterior, bringing natural light into the units while creating a distinct visual dialogue between old and new. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media . Mentioned in this episode…

People in this episode

Host: Cherise

Guest: David Bagnoli

Topics covered

• adaptive reuse
• affordable housing
• urban design
• architecture
• historic preservation

Keywords

• adaptive reuse
• 13th Street Sanctuary
• affordable housing
• Washington DC
• StudioMB Architects
• urban needs
• historic architecture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: StudioMB Architects, ARCAT, Gābl Media, ARACTemy

Places: Washington DC, 13th Street Sanctuary, Washington, D.C.

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