Cambridge Modern Restored

We are pleased to be part of the team trusted to see this remarkable residence into a new era. Designed for members of the Steinert family of piano dealers, the house is the work of F. Frederick Bruck (1921–1997). Bruck, a German émigré, studied at Harvard with Walter Gropius and established his own practice in Cambridge.

One of Architectural Record's “Record Houses” of 1965, the Steinert House stands discreetly among more traditional West Cambridge homes. Stepping down with the slope of the site, dark gray brick walls establish the composition, while extensive glass connects the interior to nature. Expansive, high-ceilinged living spaces move one to the next on the main floor, with views into each other and onto the yard and gardens. Flavin's work touches every corner of the residence, updating it to meet the needs of our clients, a young family.

Innovative in its day, the home's original heating and cooling systems will be upgraded, improving efficiency and reducing climate impact. Our work will also clarify the flow between spaces, addressing older renovations that obscure Bruck’s design intent, and restoring key details, such as the grand, sky-lit entry foyer. Improvements to the site include the addition of a large lap pool and cabana, as well as a roof terrace that provides unmatched views of the lush property and neighborhood beyond.