Interiors

The residents enter One-O-Five Walnut through the first floor of the tower, which also serves as a mudroom. The first floor of the home is divided into two bedrooms, a master bathroom, and a utility area that houses the washer and dryer. Placing the washer and dryer on the first floor prevents the house from shaking while appliances are in use. High placed, rectangular awning windows allow sunlight and fresh air to enter the bedrooms, but minimize the entry of unnatural streetlamp light at night. By positioning the windows near the top of the walls, privacy is provided and unpleasant views are subdued, yet blue sky, clouds, and trees can be seen. An open staircase leads to the second and third floors, aiding in heat and air circulation and creating continuity within the home.

An open living area and kitchen, a small bathroom, and a cozy dining niche in the tower space occupy the second floor. Most American homes position the main living space on the first floor, however, in an urban setting, positioning the living spaces on higher floors best accommodates views and privacy. The windows on the second floor at One-O-Five Walnut are carefully configured so that the occupants are not looking into their neighbors' homes and vice versa. Full height windows capture a beautiful maple tree and small windows, positioned high on the walls, provide sky and tree views. The third floor is a 400 square-foot open living space and small bathroom. The metal-clad shed rood opens to a tall, southern facing wall. Windows and sliding glass doors offer a 360-degree vista that includes Mount Washington, the Back Bay, and the Portland city skyline. Two balcony-style decks that sit on the second floor roof invite the residents outdoors. The height of the decks and the proximity of the large maple tree provide the sensation of being in a tree house.