The Julian Twin is a contemporary duplex house plan providing a total of 3,562 square feet of heated living space. Each mirror-image unit spans 1,781 square feet, oriented across a 56-foot wide footprint with a 31-foot 8-inch depth. This configuration is optimized for urban lots where maximizing site coverage while maintaining a modern aesthetic is required.
The main living level of each unit features an open-concept floor plan that integrates the kitchen, dinette, and family room. With 9-foot ceilings on this level, the interior promotes light penetration and a sense of scale. A kitchen island with an integrated eating bar serves as the primary circulation anchor, while a dedicated powder room provides convenience for guests. The layout prioritizes direct sightlines from the kitchen to the main gathering zones.
Verticality is a core component of this design, with the total 3,562 square feet distributed across three levels. The lower level offers 658 square feet of finished space, including a private bedroom and bathroom, suitable for a home office or guest accommodations. The upper level contains the primary suite, which includes a private bath and walk-in closet, alongside a second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Laundry facilities are conveniently located on the second floor to minimize travel between sleeping and utility areas.
Architectural specifications include a 4:12 roof pitch and a 2-car front-load garage per unit, totaling 890 square feet of garage space. The structure is designed for efficiency, utilizing 8-foot ceiling heights on the second floor to balance volume and heating requirements. The combined building footprint includes 92 square feet of porch space, framing the entry points for each unit.
Key Features: 3 bedrooms per unit, 3 full bathrooms per unit, 2 half bathrooms total, 4-car total garage capacity, finished basement, open-concept main floor, kitchen island, walk-in closets, second-floor laundry, 9-foot main level ceilings, 4:12 roof pitch.
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