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Project posted by Arezoo Shafizadeh

Private Residence

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Location
Brooklyn, New York
Style
Modern
Custom designed staircase by BHA and fabricated by Breuckelen Build (contractor). Metal mesh panels serve as safety feature as well as a backdrop for hanging art, plants etc.
Custom designed staircase by BHA and fabricated by Breuckelen Build (contractor). Metal mesh panels serve as safety feature as well as a backdrop for hanging art, plants etc.
BHA restored the existing cantilevered window bay to fit into the historic fabric with the neighboring buildings, while installing new energy efficient windows.
BHA restored the existing cantilevered window bay to fit into the historic fabric with the neighboring buildings, while installing new energy efficient windows.
Large picture windows were installed on two sides of the building addition flooding the family dining room with light.
Large picture windows were installed on two sides of the building addition flooding the family dining room with light.
Existing stained glass windows were carefully restored and reinstalled. Entry floor tiles mimic the colors and shapes of the stained glass transom window above.
Existing stained glass windows were carefully restored and reinstalled. Entry floor tiles mimic the colors and shapes of the stained glass transom window above.
The custom kitchen was designed by Ben Herzog Architect (BHA) and built by Henrybuilt.
The custom kitchen was designed by Ben Herzog Architect (BHA) and built by Henrybuilt.
Kitchen countertops feature Caesarstone Quartz & Miele appliances.
Kitchen countertops feature Caesarstone Quartz & Miele appliances.
A second floor bedroom shows the new windows within the restored cantilevered bay. There is a radiator beneath the walnut window surround with slatted openings in the walnut at the back, for air circulation.
A second floor bedroom shows the new windows within the restored cantilevered bay. There is a radiator beneath the walnut window surround with slatted openings in the walnut at the back, for air circulation.
2nd floor bathroom features black hexagon floor tiles juxtaposed with glazed white ceramic tiles.
2nd floor bathroom features black hexagon floor tiles juxtaposed with glazed white ceramic tiles.
The home's rear addition shows stairs from the dining room coming down to the back yard. A second set of concrete steps leads to the cellar. A magnolia tree shades the yard providing a green haven.
The home's rear addition shows stairs from the dining room coming down to the back yard. A second set of concrete steps leads to the cellar. A magnolia tree shades the yard providing a green haven.
The cellar laundry doors were custom designed by Ben Herzog Architect (BHA) and made by the contractor (Breuckelen Build)
The cellar laundry doors were custom designed by Ben Herzog Architect (BHA) and made by the contractor (Breuckelen Build)
Before photo of living room and stairs
Before photo of living room and stairs
Before photo of kitchen
Before photo of kitchen
Rear facade of the home prior to renovation.
Rear facade of the home prior to renovation.

Details

Square Feet
2770

Credits

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Architect
Ben Herzog Architect, PC
Builder
Breuckelen Build
Photographer

From Arezoo Shafizadeh

This project entailed the renovation of a family home for a young couple and their son. The couple is very involved in the arts world. One of them is a sculptor for whom we converted the existing rear garage into an artist/ sculpture studio, complete with heat and air conditioning. We also added new folding glass doors and a new roof for the studio. For their home, we renovated the entire house, coming up with a new layout, new rear addition and a roof deck. Large picture windows were installed on two sides of the building addition flooding the family dining room with light.

The project was a delicate balance between old and new. We restored the existing cantilevered window bay to fit into the historic fabric with the neighboring buildings, and installed new energy efficient windows. Existing stained glass windows were carefully restored and reinstalled while existing floor joists were cut, planed and reused to build a new staircase. The stair railing was designed and built using hot rolled steel that was treated for corrosion, but otherwise unfinished (not blackened), as the owners wanted a natural industrial look, including any marks and signs from the steel factory. Metal mesh panels doubled as a safety feature and a delightful backdrop for hanging art, plants etc. The owners opted for modern interiors and architectural details (such as reveals at bases, crowns & casings rather than traditional wood moldings). The kitchen was designed by Ben Herzog Architect (BHA) and built by Henrybuilt.