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The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.

Screened by the sliding door, Rosa cozies up with a book in the bedroom, while across the apartment Robert uses the hydraulic kitchen table as a work desk. “We wanted to explore the power of custom design by creating integrated furniture to maximize both efficiency and aesthetics,” says Rosa.

After: Salvaged tile, from Historic Albany Architectural Parts Warehouse, was installed in a modern floor application, while newspaper from within the original walls gets installed as wallpaper. The chandelier is a salvaged item from the family’s contractor, found on another project. “It was going to be thrown away,” Geoffrey says.