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 ©

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Pool - modern pool idea

Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in Philadelphia.

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Toronto

Custom built counter for original art installation
Bathroom - large eclectic single-sink bathroom idea with blue cabinets, blue countertops and a built-in vanity

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The beautiful new Avorio glossy enamel was inspired by the original wood-burning stoves that Antonio and Napoleone Bertazzoni built in the 1930s. The enameling process creates a very durable finish and makes cooking surfaces easy-to-clean.

Whether a formal or informal setting, roses offer the garden sweet beauty all summer long. Photo by RStarovich
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Chicago for summer.

This is Paloverde displayed with a mortar joint. Our Chateau Collection consists of cut/sawn/chopped or hand selected stone that is placed in a tumbler which rotates the stones against each other. This tumbling process produces a variety of edges including smooth, softened and rounded edging finishes.

Example of a southwest home design design in Los Angeles

Area Rug with Non-skid Rubber Backing, Decorative Modern Carpet for Living, Dining & Children’s Rooms, Bedroom Anti-slip Throw Runner for Kitchen, Bathroom, Hallway & Entry High quality Turkish area rugs for your home decor. You can easily pick a beautiful rug for your decoration from our wisely patterned, colorful prints. No matter you like country, traditional, retro, western, rustic, asian, oriental, bohemian or vintage style. We have unique geometric, checkered, striped, solid, distressed, floral, classic, tribal, braided and fringed designs. Besides we have variety of nice color options including but not limited to neutral, earth, natural and brilliant colors. Chiara Rose area rugs are brand new alternatives of traditional hand-made silk rugs. They are far inexpensive with respect to luxury antique Iranian kilim’s. However they are as soft, shiny and decorative as Tabriz carpets. Unlike tufted, polypropylene rugs it is lightweight yet soft enough. We try to offer you best carpets ever with affordable prices. Great rugs with multiple usage areas. You can use large sizes in your living room, dining room, bedroom, nursery, kids’ and teenagers’ room or guest room in your house. You can use runners in your bathroom, kitchen, hallway and entry. Thanks to its slip resistant leather backing you can safely lay it over all kind of floor like; wood, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tiles, ceramic and stairs. You can choose it flooring your office. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Thanks to its unique woven fiber technology, Chiara Rose Area Rugs are not heavy and thick like traditional rugs. They don’t cause problems under your doors. Still because they firmly grip floor, you can safely vacuum clean. Extra durable & easy-care. They are machine washable. You can wash it in any washing machine at home by yourself at max 30C or 65F. Please don’t tumble dry. Hang dry in shadow. Product Sizes: 2'7"X5'; 2'7"X6'6"; 2'7"X6'6".

Detalle de la piedra volcánica utilizada como fondo de barra. Se mantuvo la textura de los discos de corte para generar una composición con ella.
Patio kitchen - small modern backyard patio kitchen idea with decking and an awning

This is an example of a contemporary concrete porch design.

Ceramic sconce, Naaya Petals with organic flower shape that uses the property of clay to be molded like never before! The unique patter on the wall from this design will add it presence even in a huge room or hall. With base cleverly shaped in round form to match the standard 5" wall canopy, fitting of these organic lamps will be breeze over standard 4" junction box and never look out of place, because the design takes care of all ! All the lamps come with e27 metal holder in antique brass finish and adjustable from 0 to 90 degree using swivel joint. 5 inch wall plate will cover your standard wall socket with ease. Please note that all color finish are cold finish and are done on natural/ white bisque. Shade dimension: 8 inch diameter X 4 inch height. Supplied accessories: All Light electrical Fixtures are in compliance with US/UK/AUS/ European Standard. Lamp comes with E27 holder (bulbs not supplied)

Photo of a traditional partial sun backyard brick formal garden in Omaha.

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Your showerhead and body sprays need to function seamlessly and maintain lasting durability. We offer only the most dependable showerheads in some countless varieties of styles and designs we could get our hands on. Our showerheads and body sprays range from single to multiple functions in a variety of different sizes and shapes. We also offer a large assortment of materials, like durable long-lasting Brass, Stainless Steel, and ABS. To aid you in the selection process, we offer a large assortment of showerheads with the shower arm already included. With options like rain showers, which mimic the natural, relaxing feeling of rain falling on your skin or maybe you prefer a more high-pressure shower head, which ever your choice we are sure you will find it on AGM Home Store.

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This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Boston.