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This recently built Bethesda home features two distinctive staircases that share a cohesive design language. The main staircase pairs natural wood treads with sleek steel horizontal rods, creating clean lines. The black wood newels and handrail create striking contrast with the lighter details.
A custom spiral staircase echoes this aesthetic with jet-black metal triangular frames supporting natural wood treads. The geometric structure winds upward, maintaining the same material palette of warm wood and dark metal found throughout the home's vertical connections.
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This piece can either be an end table next to a couch or side tables for a bed. Elegant custom turned legs with floating shelf midway and table top. Custom two toned finish, espresso stain with hand burnished red paint. Close up of leg detail.
photos by Kimball Ungerman

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A repeated pattern of tiles were painted on the bathroom walls and hand detailed to create a unique look.
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Bathroom detail. Wood Hanging Shelf and custom leather towel hook.
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized coastal master black tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized coastal master black tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the building was erected on a shallow commercial lot between two 120 year old masonry buildings and a new residential rental building. 330 Grand Street is a mix of 725 SF 1BRs and 1050 SF 2BR apartments. It also contains a 1100 SF two story duplex as well as private and public rooftop space, large private balconies for most units and two large private terraces for the ground floor units.
330 Grand Street was originally designed and approved at the NYC DOB as a prefabricated modular building. During the pandemic, as shipping costs skyrocketed putting the project at risk, we suggested redesigning the building as a reinforced cast-in-place concrete structure. Concrete was readily available and prices had not been affected by the demand increase that many other materials suffered in the pandemic. We took this opportunity to raise floor to ceiling heights, enlarge high performance windows and redistribute the buildings MEPFS and Structural Systems to create very open floor plans.
The challenge was to create a luxurious sensorial living experience with very limited means. In a city with very high construction costs, low cost residential buildings in the area are usually devoid of good quality, design and character. Our approach was to aim high for the end user, prioritizing natural light, open space with long visual perspectives, high ceilings and as always, rejecting the use of predefined building templates.
Our biggest challenge was to ensure that the small spaces feel as clean cut, large and bright as possible. Several unique design decisions were made to ensure low cost and high quality;
Floor plans were laid out so that spaces were wide open and free of clutter from mechanical or structural interruptions. Therefore all infrastructure was placed in lateral demising walls, which in turn act as the unit’s storage and kitchen. The apartments feel wide open, are super quiet and have more storage space than any other comparable apartment in the city.
To solve the problem of the site’s shallow commercial lot which is typically prone to dark interior spaces we focused our attention on the building’s envelope. Instead of the usual small punched window openings, oversized high performance windows were designed to ensure that light penetrated as far as possible into the units. In the smaller 1BR units, the full 50’ depth of the lot is perceived by partitioning spaces with sliding pocket doors that can be retracted to allow deep visual perspectives, making the sight lines in the space feel longer, larger, more ample than normal. In addition to the full height glazing, each unit above the 2nd floor receives a 7 foot covered balcony, adding 120 to 240 sf to each apartment, something unusual in New York City buildings. The space is large enough for a full size dining table, when the weather permits being outside.
We also worked hard to ensure modularity. For example, all kitchen units are all identical throughout the building. The idea of modularity and the economy of the repetitive unit is exercised to the maximum through the building.
Hardware, appliances, flooring, wall coverings and material finishes are all carefully selected to feel bespoke, high quality and unique.
It was important to KURV that the result of this work manifest into something that would deeply connect with the end user and sustain relationships with the consumers of this space.
All images by KURV Architecture ©

No Fault recently had the pleasure of completing Tirrill Park Playground Project, or what is affectionately called the “Rawrrr with Colton Playground.” Located in Manchester, Iowa, this park, dedicated to the memory of an area child, Colton Meyer, whose life was sadly cut short, serves as a beautiful memorial. Inlaid dinosaurs and dinosaur footprints give a nod to Colton’s favorite animal. We’re honored to have taken part in this project and are thankful to have had the chance to team up with Boland Recreation for another great playground design.
What's also great about this surfacing s that it's available for use in your residential play area!

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Oak lined downslope grows into family outdoor living and recreation center
Open redwood fence beckons at entry
Shade loving shrubs flank decomposed granite and redwood steps
Hardscape weaves patchwork of wood, flagstone, and rock
Split level redwood deck provides dining and seating
High tensile railing and welded wire deer fence lend seamless view
Dry creek and fieldstone retaining walls lead to spa and sunny terrace

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Design ideas for an asian drought-tolerant and shade side yard gravel landscaping in Orange County for summer.
Design ideas for an asian drought-tolerant and shade side yard gravel landscaping in Orange County for summer.
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