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This project created a singular modern home for clients with two distinct professions; she is an artist; he is a musician. Their directive to Battle Associates was to “design the home of their dreams,” and “make it cool.” As the design evolved, three volumes emerged each with its own individual character. Shapes, materials, and colors reinforced the concept. The “Red Barn” houses a music studio, garage, guest, and children’s bedrooms. The “Industrial” volume is the Art Studio. The “Middle” volume is where the clients live. Each structure has its own set of exterior details, materials, and colors. The three buildings are oriented to maximize views around a man-made pond and a conserved hefty locus tree. Clean, contemporary lines set the tone for the details throughout the project, creating an appropriate environment for displaying artwork. Maple, bamboo, and painted finishes were the predominant palette, complemented with steel and glass for the stairs. Kitchen details favored cut-away pulls instead of hardware. The shell of the entire home was detailed and constructed with a high degree of energy efficiency in mind. Ultra-insulation was the standard with foam panels, triple glazing, and near passive house standards for construction.

Rivington Street Building is a multi-family residential building in New York City that was designed, developed and constructed from the ground up by Paul A. Castrucci, Architect. In order to successfully take on the roles of developer and contractor, Castrucci utilized his ability to balance budget, schedule and constructability.
The building is a part of its community and its facade responds to the human and contextual scale. The base of the building utilizes brick, tying it into the surrounding neighborhood. The top floors of the building break from the contextual base in form and material. The corrugated metal saw tooth roofline is a response to the environment, bringing in soft, northern light while providing roof area for a Photovoltaic array of solar panels. The top floor is connected to a roof garden filled with native plants. The result is a light-filled, dynamic space that is shaped by its relationship to daylight and connections to the exterior.
Constructed in 2003, Rivington Street Building is an example of the firm’s energy efficient design that utilizes sustainable methods such as a high-performance envelope, a solar Photovoltaic (PV) array and rainwater collection/grey water system.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.
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Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

This Olathe remodel focused on improving functionality, increasing storage, and creating a cohesive design across the kitchen, powder bath, and laundry room.
In the kitchen, the layout was thoughtfully refined to better support daily routines while maximizing usable space. Custom cabinetry and tailored storage solutions were incorporated throughout, creating a more efficient and organized environment without sacrificing style. The design leans transitional, blending classic details with clean lines for a timeless, approachable feel.
Adjacent spaces were reimagined with the same level of intention. The powder bath was updated to reflect the overall aesthetic, while the laundry room was redesigned to improve workflow and storage capacity, making everyday tasks more seamless.
The result is a cohesive, highly functional home that feels elevated yet comfortable, designed to support how the homeowners live day to day while offering lasting style.

Rivington Street Building is a multi-family residential building in New York City that was designed, developed and constructed from the ground up by Paul A. Castrucci, Architect. In order to successfully take on the roles of developer and contractor, Castrucci utilized his ability to balance budget, schedule and constructability.
The building is a part of its community and its facade responds to the human and contextual scale. The base of the building utilizes brick, tying it into the surrounding neighborhood. The top floors of the building break from the contextual base in form and material. The corrugated metal saw tooth roofline is a response to the environment, bringing in soft, northern light while providing roof area for a Photovoltaic array of solar panels. The top floor is connected to a roof garden filled with native plants. The result is a light-filled, dynamic space that is shaped by its relationship to daylight and connections to the exterior.
Constructed in 2003, Rivington Street Building is an example of the firm’s energy efficient design that utilizes sustainable methods such as a high-performance envelope, a solar Photovoltaic (PV) array and rainwater collection/grey water system.

This modern minimalist home remodel seamlessly blends clean lines, open spaces, and functional design to create a tranquil and uncluttered living environment. Every element was carefully curated to prioritize simplicity and efficiency while enhancing the home's natural beauty.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by an open-concept living area that feels expansive yet intimate, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the space. The neutral color palette of whites, soft grays, and warm wood tones creates a soothing atmosphere, while strategic use of texture—through polished concrete floors, matte metal finishes, and natural stone accents—adds depth and sophistication.
The kitchen features sleek cabinetry with hidden handles, a minimalist backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances that blend seamlessly into the space. An oversized kitchen island serves as both a functional workspace and a social hub, making it ideal for entertaining.
In the living room, low-profile furniture with clean, geometric shapes encourages a sense of openness and flow. Thoughtful design details, like recessed lighting and integrated shelving, provide storage solutions without sacrificing the aesthetic of simplicity.

Rivington Street Building is a multi-family residential building in New York City that was designed, developed and constructed from the ground up by Paul A. Castrucci, Architect. In order to successfully take on the roles of developer and contractor, Castrucci utilized his ability to balance budget, schedule and constructability.
The building is a part of its community and its facade responds to the human and contextual scale. The base of the building utilizes brick, tying it into the surrounding neighborhood. The top floors of the building break from the contextual base in form and material. The corrugated metal saw tooth roofline is a response to the environment, bringing in soft, northern light while providing roof area for a Photovoltaic array of solar panels. The top floor is connected to a roof garden filled with native plants. The result is a light-filled, dynamic space that is shaped by its relationship to daylight and connections to the exterior.
Constructed in 2003, Rivington Street Building is an example of the firm’s energy efficient design that utilizes sustainable methods such as a high-performance envelope, a solar Photovoltaic (PV) array and rainwater collection/grey water system.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

This mudroom and laundry room combination is designed for both efficiency and everyday functionality, blending transitional style with practical storage solutions. Soft green shaker-style cabinetry introduces a subtle pop of color while maintaining a refined, timeless look. A durable white quartz countertop provides ample workspace for folding and organization, complemented by a convenient utility sink for added functionality. The layout accommodates a side-by-side washer and dryer, ensuring ease of use within the open, accessible design. Light oak flooring ties the space back to the rest of the home, while integrated storage, including cabinetry and wall hooks, helps keep daily essentials organized. Thoughtfully designed for busy lifestyles, this space delivers both style and performance in a clean, cohesive environment.

This project created a singular modern home for clients with two distinct professions; she is an artist; he is a musician. Their directive to Battle Associates was to “design the home of their dreams,” and “make it cool.” As the design evolved, three volumes emerged each with its own individual character. Shapes, materials, and colors reinforced the concept. The “Red Barn” houses a music studio, garage, guest, and children’s bedrooms. The “Industrial” volume is the Art Studio. The “Middle” volume is where the clients live. Each structure has its own set of exterior details, materials, and colors. The three buildings are oriented to maximize views around a man-made pond and a conserved hefty locus tree. Clean, contemporary lines set the tone for the details throughout the project, creating an appropriate environment for displaying artwork. Maple, bamboo, and painted finishes were the predominant palette, complemented with steel and glass for the stairs. Kitchen details favored cut-away pulls instead of hardware. The shell of the entire home was detailed and constructed with a high degree of energy efficiency in mind. Ultra-insulation was the standard with foam panels, triple glazing, and near passive house standards for construction.

This modern minimalist home remodel seamlessly blends clean lines, open spaces, and functional design to create a tranquil and uncluttered living environment. Every element was carefully curated to prioritize simplicity and efficiency while enhancing the home's natural beauty.
Upon entry, you’re greeted by an open-concept living area that feels expansive yet intimate, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the space. The neutral color palette of whites, soft grays, and warm wood tones creates a soothing atmosphere, while strategic use of texture—through polished concrete floors, matte metal finishes, and natural stone accents—adds depth and sophistication.
The kitchen features sleek cabinetry with hidden handles, a minimalist backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances that blend seamlessly into the space. An oversized kitchen island serves as both a functional workspace and a social hub, making it ideal for entertaining.
In the living room, low-profile furniture with clean, geometric shapes encourages a sense of openness and flow. Thoughtful design details, like recessed lighting and integrated shelving, provide storage solutions without sacrificing the aesthetic of simplicity.

For this kitchen and bathroom remodel, our goal was to maintain the historic integrity of the home by providing a traditional design, while also fulfilling the homeowner’s need for a more open and spacious environment. We gutted the entire kitchen and bathroom and removed an interior wall that bisected the kitchen. This provided more flow and connection between the living spaces. The open design and layout of the kitchen cabinets provided a more expansive feel in the kitchen where the whole family could gather without overcrowding. In addition to the kitchen remodel, we replaced the electrical service, redid most of the plumbing and rerouted the furnace ducts for better efficiency. In the bathroom, we installed a historically accurate sink, vanity, and tile. We refinished the hardwood floors throughout the home as well as rebuilt the front porch staircase, and updated the backdoor and window configuration to reflect the era of the home.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

This Olathe remodel focused on improving functionality, increasing storage, and creating a cohesive design across the kitchen, powder bath, and laundry room.
In the kitchen, the layout was thoughtfully refined to better support daily routines while maximizing usable space. Custom cabinetry and tailored storage solutions were incorporated throughout, creating a more efficient and organized environment without sacrificing style. The design leans transitional, blending classic details with clean lines for a timeless, approachable feel.
Adjacent spaces were reimagined with the same level of intention. The powder bath was updated to reflect the overall aesthetic, while the laundry room was redesigned to improve workflow and storage capacity, making everyday tasks more seamless.
The result is a cohesive, highly functional home that feels elevated yet comfortable, designed to support how the homeowners live day to day while offering lasting style.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.

Completed in partnership with High Cotton Home Co., this Winter 2024 renovation transformed the kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room of a Plaza Midwood home into a cohesive and inviting living environment. The project focused on enhancing functionality, comfort, and visual appeal while maintaining a timeless design aesthetic.
The kitchen was thoughtfully redesigned with improved storage, updated finishes, and a more efficient layout tailored to modern living. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sitting room was reimagined as a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, entertaining, and gathering with family and friends. The bathroom renovation introduced upgraded fixtures, elegant materials, and improved functionality, creating a comfortable and stylish retreat.
Through careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail, each space was transformed to better serve the homeowners' lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refreshed home that balances everyday practicality with timeless character and charm.
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