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During the renovation, workers uncovered frescoes painted on the walls, and the couple decided to leave portions of them uncovered.

When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.

An underfloor heating system makes the floor a cozy play area for the couple’s kids, Monty and Art.

A vintage Kartell table and seating fills the living area.

The architects maintained the living room's original fireplace and selected dark-stained European oak for the flooring throughout the home.

"I love my entryway table that my partner Jason Tanaka made for me. He’s an arborist and planed the wood himself from a tree he cut down."

Moving into this apartment meant starting over. Sequoia began with building out the essentials—large pieces, that she thrifted or found on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

"I had been eyeing the “Frank” chair from Sobu, so when I was able, I made the investment in a chair that I know will always stay with me."