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Williamsburg Rowhouse

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New York
Rearyard extension that preserved a 200-year old tree.
Rearyard extension that preserved a 200-year old tree.
The rearwall was engineered with a large steel lintel, allowing for a full window wall. The result is a light-filled living space that feels part of the garden.
The rearwall was engineered with a large steel lintel, allowing for a full window wall. The result is a light-filled living space that feels part of the garden.
Art work is strategically incorporated.
Art work is strategically incorporated.
In compact Brooklyn brownstones, every square foot must be treasured and used. We re-purposed an old fireplace into a bookshelf.
In compact Brooklyn brownstones, every square foot must be treasured and used. We re-purposed an old fireplace into a bookshelf.
As architects AND engineers, we expose structure wherever possible. The original wood joists are exposed in the bedroom.
As architects AND engineers, we expose structure wherever possible. The original wood joists are exposed in the bedroom.
Hand-troweled concrete bathroom
Hand-troweled concrete bathroom

From Agencie Architecture & Engineering

By opening-up the rear-facade, Agencie created a home that is both fit for modern living and respectful of the history of the row house. The result: a spacious and light-filled home ready for the next 150 years. Mixed mid-century modern furniture with more contemporary pieces and added a sense of texture in elements such as ceilings and floors.