Tap House

Tap House by GriD Architects is a 4,000-square-foot project situated at the convergence of five streets in Baltimore, Maryland, between Patterson Park and the city’s historic waterfront. The project reimagines a classic 16-foot-wide corner rowhouse, which previously functioned as a small market, into a prominent presence within the neighborhood. The building forms part of a group of four interconnected structures, each dating back 150 years, and occupies a lot characterized by complex geometry, resulting in an atypically long 110-foot south-facing facade. This orientation establishes a strong connection to the street and amplifies the site’s status as a neighborhood focal point. The design adapts what began as a garage—later an informal community gathering place—into a contemporary interpretation of the rowhouse. Spatial moves retain references to the area’s traditional built fabric while introducing modern interventions that reflect ongoing neighborhood activity. Exterior treatments and interior spatial arrangements respond to the building’s length and corner configuration, emphasizing street presence and versatility in use. The project’s layered program recalls the building’s social history and positions it as an active anchor within the evolving urban context.

Typical architect fee for a 4,000 sq ft new home here: $68,000 – $188,000Full services, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · BLS wage and Census construction data

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