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Contemporary Townhouse
Passive House
Brooklyn Heights Passive Carriage House
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We were excited to partner with BIA Interiors and the young family who owns this carriage house to create a high-performance home in historic Brooklyn Heights.
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The first floor of the existing carriage house housed a multicar garage. Converting most of the garage into living space created a bright, open kitchen, living room, and dining area.
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Opening the stair hallway at the front of the house connected the new living space to the second floor and provided an opportunity to design a unique sculptural stair.
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Our strategy for the front facade focused on bringing the openings into harmony with each other while preserving the original character of the carriage house.
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The staircase was built off-site by a team of talented artisans, then transported to the site, where it serves as a focal point connecting all levels of the home.
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A penthouse was carefully massed to be invisible from the street. Finishing the roof deck provided a space for peaceful outdoor living, and a large skylight allows light to pour down the staircase.
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- BIA Interiors
- Taffera Fine Building & Finishes
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- Adam Kane Macchia
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Photography