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“We never dreamed of a huge house,” says TK. “We always knew if we built something, it would be small, but unique.”
“We never dreamed of a huge house,” says TK. “We always knew if we built something, it would be small, but unique.”
Brooklyn-based architecture firm Estudio Esmero worked within the foundation and steel structure of an existing carriage house in upstate New York for this new build, which features concrete floors with bright gold kintsugi details.
Brooklyn-based architecture firm Estudio Esmero worked within the foundation and steel structure of an existing carriage house in upstate New York for this new build, which features concrete floors with bright gold kintsugi details.
A pillar in the dining area is part of a pair of support structures that reference the traditional torii gates found at Shinto shrines.
A pillar in the dining area is part of a pair of support structures that reference the traditional torii gates found at Shinto shrines.
In the kitchen, the counter height is midway between standard Western and Japanese conventions, a compromise Rob made with his wife, Junko.
In the kitchen, the counter height is midway between standard Western and Japanese conventions, a compromise Rob made with his wife, Junko.
Originally built by an Italian sculptor, the renovated residence features intricate plasterwork, a Juliet balcony, and a converted art studio.
Originally built by an Italian sculptor, the renovated residence features intricate plasterwork, a Juliet balcony, and a converted art studio.
Marion Mahony Griffin in front of Newman College, Melbourne University, recreational pavilion, 1916.
Marion Mahony Griffin in front of Newman College, Melbourne University, recreational pavilion, 1916.
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The couple stand in front of the main house, which includes an expansive roof deck.
The couple stand in front of the main house, which includes an expansive roof deck.
From the living room, the portal looks like art.
From the living room, the portal looks like art.
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images
The largest of the three patios originally sheltered animals, but it’s now a shaded gathering space. Among Patricia’s prized possessions are spun-fiberglass chairs that were once an iconic feature in local hotels.
The largest of the three patios originally sheltered animals, but it’s now a shaded gathering space. Among Patricia’s prized possessions are spun-fiberglass chairs that were once an iconic feature in local hotels.
Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle
Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle
246 East 58th Street was designed by Paul Rudolph in 1989 and is the only residence designed by Rudolph that is currently open to the public.
246 East 58th Street was designed by Paul Rudolph in 1989 and is the only residence designed by Rudolph that is currently open to the public.
“From anywhere in the house, you have a sense of the outdoors,” says Melonie, “and yet it’s very private.” Ikegami agrees. “The building was really about the landscape—it can dissolve into the background,” he says. In the master bedroom, Japanese Tansu chests from the couple’s previous home flank a Duxiana bed. The full-height windows and swing door are from Western Window Systems.
“From anywhere in the house, you have a sense of the outdoors,” says Melonie, “and yet it’s very private.” Ikegami agrees. “The building was really about the landscape—it can dissolve into the background,” he says. In the master bedroom, Japanese Tansu chests from the couple’s previous home flank a Duxiana bed. The full-height windows and swing door are from Western Window Systems.

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