Viewed from the curb, it’s a traditional Victorian town house in the South End. But from the back, it’s a much more modern story.

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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  A colorful painting by Meredith Pardue hangs in the top floor’s master bedroom.
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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  Floor-to-ceiling cantilevered windows dramatically changed the look of the town home from the back.
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  BEFORE: The home pre-renovation.
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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  In the family room, curtains are suspended from a recessed track and can disappear behind the wall.
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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  With its original fireplace and moldings, the formal living room feels much more traditional.
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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  The architects revamped the second-floor layout, installing a sleek and open kitchen and dining area.
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  Photograph by Eric Roth

  Pocket doors in the master suite can separate the sleeping area from the bath and office.