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By combining modern open design with rich rustic touches, we were able to create a warm environment that was inviting and beautifully functional. Hand-hewn wood beams, rich wood floors and accented limestone treatments throughout lent a touch of old-world elegance. Designed for the cooking enthusiast, the kitchen was outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of counter space as well as aesthetically pleasing with deep blue hues, warm wood aspects, a unique studded vent hood and custom-designed light fixture. The open floor plan created an easy flow between the kitchen, dining room and living spaces, which was ideal for entertaining. Allowing plenty of natural light to stream inside, the abundance of windows also offered incredible views of the golf course and surrounding Hill Country. The backyard retreat, designed for year-round entertainment, featured an outdoor kitchen for summer barbecues, a fire pit for s’mores during the cooler months, and a putting green for perfecting one’s short game.

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Valerie Wilcox Valerie Wilcox With a jog in the wall of the new addition, we were able to create a window for the Master bedroom facing the side yard. We were also able to create a cubby for maintaining a window in the bedroom that used to face the rear yard. Building code limits openings due to fire safety - which creates a design challenge and creating solutions!

For our full gut renovation of this Manhattan loft penthouse, we partnered with architecture firm Todd Zwigard Architects. Many of our clients know us as experts in the full design-build approach, where we handle every aspect of the project. But in this case, architectural plans were already drawn, the full schedule was finished, and our clients needed a partner to execute on the architectural plans – enter Gallery. Construction management is as vital to a project as the design phase, so we’re happy to offer our expertise in this type of scenario. A DIFFERENT APPROACH Construction and design are often the face of most renovations, but the planning and follow-through are naturally just as necessary to make it all come together. The project itself was a fairly straightforward gut renovation of the loft. Everything was included: new floors, a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new lighting. Our task was to manage every aspect of the construction, ensuring that the planning work of Todd Zwigard Architects was executed to the exact vision imagined for this Manhattan loft renovation. CONTEMPORARY GOES ECLECTIC Although we didn’t contribute to the aesthetic of the interior design in this project, we did carry out the plans that brought it life. The tone was very modern, with some eclectic touches. The kitchen, featuring an island with a baby blue lacquered finish, blends contemporary clean lines into an industrial-tinged, almost futuristic aesthetic. Reclaimed wooden doors and art pieces collected throughout the years are an ode to the client's travels, an artistic touch from Todd Zwigard Architects. LET’S TALK Quality of work is of course important, but there are several components of construction management that are equally vital: communication; processes that make sure you're able to adhere to schedules; protocols with both safety and communication. You might say this is the nerding out of the construction process. It’s not often the face of a project, but it’s absolutely massive in terms of carrying out a successful renovation, whether it’s a penthouse loft in Manhattan, a condo in Prospect Heights, or a kitchen in a Brooklyn brownstone. Quality construction management is probably one of the biggest ways to separate professional contractors from those who aren’t. ART FROM CHAOS This was such a large project, so our ability to procure and source all the finishes and fixtures was hugely important to our clients. The sheer number of floors, tiles, and plumbing fixtures alone that need to be ordered, in addition to everything else, plus figuring out lead times, shipments, deliveries, and inspections. It can quickly become chaotic, but there’s an art to the planning and organization, and we’ve mastered it. The larger a project is, the more likely that havoc will rear its head. The antidote is not only really proper planning and construction management, as we achieved in this Manhattan loft penthouse renovation, but also a great working relationship with everyone else involved in the project: contractors, architect, and clients alike. GET IN TOUCH Is a loft renovation in New York in your future? We’re experts in renovating New York homes, from apartment combinations in managed buildings to kitchens and bathrooms in co-ops and condos to gut renovations of historic spaces and landmark renovations. ‍ Contact us to learn more about our approach as a design-and-build firm, where all aspects of your project are handled under the same roof. In addition to construction management, you’ll get our in-house architect in-house and the added renovation benefits of experts in design, material selection, and paperwork.

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By combining modern open design with rich rustic touches, we were able to create a warm environment that was inviting and beautifully functional. Hand-hewn wood beams, rich wood floors and accented limestone treatments throughout lent a touch of old-world elegance. Designed for the cooking enthusiast, the kitchen was outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of counter space as well as aesthetically pleasing with deep blue hues, warm wood aspects, a unique studded vent hood and custom-designed light fixture. The open floor plan created an easy flow between the kitchen, dining room and living spaces, which was ideal for entertaining. Allowing plenty of natural light to stream inside, the abundance of windows also offered incredible views of the golf course and surrounding Hill Country. The backyard retreat, designed for year-round entertainment, featured an outdoor kitchen for summer barbecues, a fire pit for s’mores during the cooler months, and a putting green for perfecting one’s short game.

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