Polsky Perlstein Architects, Michael Hospelt Photography
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This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

Chang Kyun Kim
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A two-tone transitional style with an open plan allowed for more storage, increased functionality and connected the adjacent spaces in the kitchen.
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FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

This beautiful white and gray marble floor and shower tile inspired the design for this bright and spa-like master bathroom. Gold sparkling flecks throughout the tile add warmth to an otherwise cool palette. Luxe gold fixtures pick up those gold details. Warmth and soft contrast were added through the butternut wood mantel and matching shelves for the toilet room. Our details are the mosaic side table, towels, mercury glass vases, and marble accessories. The bath tub was a must! Truly a treat to enjoy a bath by the fire in this romantic space. The corner shower has ample space and luxury. Leaf motif marble tile are used in the shower floor. Patterns and colors are connected throughout the space for a cohesive, warm, and bright space.

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

FEATURES: Larger doorway between kitchen and formal dining connecting spaces New layout of kitchen increasing storage and improving functionality Installed a smaller window at the eat in area to allow peninsula location creating a larger kitchen area Patched and refinished all hardwood flooring Improved lighting Pull out pantry system

Living room and views to the McDowell Mtns
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The view capturing the amalgamation of two skins; the travelling skiing merging into the constant skin. A niche carved out in a way that connects the family space with the formal space producing an unending volume. The shades were derived in a manner to increase the quantum of light and reflectivity. Design Team - Ar. Manish Shah, Schoen D'Lyma. Photography - Tejas Shah.

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We planned on a full kitchen remodel for this project. Our goal was to increase countertop space, widen the working triangle, improve the lighting plan, and expand the circulation between rooms. To achieve a wider visual and functional connection from the kitchen to the dining room, we opened up the wall between the dining room and kitchen.