We were excited to see an article about one of our favorite projects in the NY Times this weekend. Our clients have been amazing stewards of this incredible home and we look forward to seeing the next chapter in its fascinating history unfold.
Click here for more about the mansion’s rich history.
Here are some snapshots of the complete carriage house. Professional photos to follow later this year!
We are honored to have been a part of the unique design opportunity that this 19th century building presented. As a firm dedicated to both sustainable design and the celebration of history, we embraced the challenge of converting this carriage house into the ideal home. Our design called for a total interior renovation, as well as a roof addition. The challenge of making a minimally visible rooftop extension compliant with the rigorous standards of the LPC was a beneficial one, as it maximized the interior space, while unlocking exterior space that was previously unusable. The rooftop addition was treated as a mansard at the rear elevation to preserve the visual integrity of the original rear façade and cornice. On the street side, the façade has been restored to its previous glory. The brick was stripped, and the masonry openings were restored. The design accentuates the historic elements of this once declining building, while it comprehensively weaves modern elements into its fabric. This allows the carriage house to retain its definitive charm, yet, at the same time, take a step towards the future.
We are pleased to announce that Kimberly is now a Certified Passive House Designer!
For more information on the Passive House Institute, see the link below.
If you’re a heavy houzz user, then there’s a good chance you have a photo of our work saved to your boards as we’ve just hit the 100,000 saves mark!
A big thank you to everyone who made it possible.We’ll be looking forward to adding more images of more recent work soon!
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We are proud to announce that we have unlocked The Influencer badge on Houzz!
As their website puts it: “The Influencer badge is given to pros whose advice and knowledgeable posts are most appreciated by the Houzz community.”
Thank you everyone who enjoyed our input!
Cara Greenberg has written a lovely article about one of our projects. She highlights how our design strategies in conjunction with Tamara Eaton‘s interiors have turned a small 1880’s brownstone into a space for contemporary living. Read the full article here.
Image of pre-renovation salvaged light fixtures, from Heirloom Modern
Our Clinton Hill Townhouse strikes again! Check out Heirloom Modern by the Hovey sisters (published by Rizzoli) – a book that explores the stylish combinations of old world treasures and elegant modern living. Featuring large beautiful photographs, Heirloom Modern places the reader in the old Brooklyn mansion, telling its history and exploring the legacy its owner wishes to leave behind.
As the sun sets on 2014, we send you our wishes for a Happy New Year!
We are so excited to have had our Clinton Hill Townhouse bathing room included in New York Design magazine’s Design Hunting – Summer 2013 article, Sleep, Eat, Soak, and… So go ahead – take minute to relax and soak it in!
Hello to all – it’s been a while! We have been busy, and a bit neglectful in sharing our work with you all, but are finally getting around to posting some of the great press we have received. Back in early 2013, New York Spaces magazine included an article by Marjorie E Gage describing our Clinton Hill Townhouse, the most recent take on a great building that is over 125 years old. You can read it now, here!