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Photography
Robin Hill & Chance Stillman
The renovation of this contemporary residence and garden is deeply inspired by its subtropical context, utilizing horizontal lines to ground the home and connect its occupants to nature. When considering how to make the most impactful intervention, the design team focused mainly on horizontal roof planes, subtropical landscaping and an abundance of clerestory windows that would all contribute to the home’s integration with its site. In contrast to the tropes of a Palm Beach traditional vernacular, this home seeks to re-establish itself within nature as a place for a young family.
Architectural strategies included dematerializing the surrounding walls and expanding the roof eaves to connect the interior spaces with the surrounding gardens of the home.
The site plan is organized around four main pavilions: A bedroom pavilion to the south, a cabana pavilion to the west, a garage pavilion to the north, and a central living pavilion. Each of the three pavilions engage with the central living space while still allowing nature to flow between them. The pavilions are organized around the pool deck, equipped with zero-edge detailing and layered subtropical landscaping. In this way the swimming pool doubles as a recreational component to the program but also as a mirror to expand views and reflect the surrounding landscape. A glass bridge serves as the garden threshold between the garage and the home.
The renovated home and garden departs from its former Bahamian style and stands out within the community as a symbol for the future of architecture and landscape architecture within this quiet, ocean-front community. A residence derived from, and in response to, its user and environmental context; thus, re-establishing it with place.
Scale
1 ACRE
Scope
HARDSCAPE, SWIMMING POOL + PLANTING DESIGN
Year
2022
Architecture
KODA
Landscape Architecture
LandFluent
General Contractor
PB Built
Landscape Contractor
Rood Landscape

Object holder accessory that can be integrated in your kitchen base by connecting it to the sides of the drawer and the door. ELLETIPI has developed this product to optimize and organize available spaces in kitchen bases dedicated to the sink and equipped with large drawers. Based on its characteristics, we mainly recommend this product to manufacturers and artisans during the kitchen realization phase. It replaces the melamine bottom of the first large drawer under the sink and uses the sliders like a pull out tray and to fasten it to the door. Its components are aluminum profiles and removable aluminum trays with ABS polymer end pieces; it is possible to modify and adapt this product with adequate tools for default millimeter or centimeter values. This version was designed for BLUM brand sliders, Intivo/Antaro type; depth module 50cm EU and width module 90 EU.

Located in the Sky Lofts building in Tribeca (once home to the most expensive apartment sale in NYC), our clients were ready to renovate and modernize their centerpiece kitchen. Due to the unique nature of loft renovations (high ceilings, columns, creative and skillful lighting applications, among other factors), Gallery’s expertise in loft spaces was vital to our clients. In addition to the loft particularities, it’s important in a kitchen of this size to ensure that all the elements have been laid out with purpose from a functional perspective and a design perspective.
CENTERPIECE KITCHEN
Color was an important design element in this kitchen. This is evident in the striking blues and grays of the marble countertops and backsplash, as well as the dark navy hue of the built-in cabinets. White lower cabinets create two-tone contrast, while glass cabinets and a long wood open shelf make the most of the available height.
The built-in cabinets also include built-in appliances: an espresso maker, coffee machine, two side-by-side wine fridges, and even an integrated refrigerator paneled to match the cabinetry for an essentially seamless look. The cabinets are all push-to-open, eliminating knobs to complete the overall sleek, contemporary style.
The marble backsplash is also book-matched, meaning the slabs of stone have been cut and polished to match each other, creating a mirroring effect that further contributes to the cohesive, contemporary aesthetic of this apartment.
BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS
Functional factors are another vital component to New York City apartment building renovations. In this particular project, we had to consider how to get large slabs of stone into the loft without having to cut them up. When working with slabs, and especially when the design is as sleek and contemporary as this one, it’s vital to eliminate seams as much as possible. Elevators and stairs are often not large enough to handle large slabs of stone, which means there are only two other options: cutting the stone and putting it back together on site (but this will create a seam, so it’s not always an option) or using a crane to bring it in through a window.
Higher-end buildings tend to have more restrictions and management companies with stricter renovation guidelines – with good reason. A good relationship with the super and staff of the building is absolutely essential; effective communication with everyone involved will result in an ideal outcome for all parties.
ARTFUL LOGISTICS
Seemingly minor elements such as apartment protections are also just as crucial. While every renovation will require protections in hallways, common spaces, zip walls, and perhaps the floors, those protections are doubled when renovating in an apartment that’s currently occupied. In the case of this particular client, who owned a great deal of valuable artwork in addition to their furniture and other belongings, Gallery exacted their own form of art when putting the protections in place and maneuvering around them with skill.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique marble slabs (Azul Macauba quartzite and Calacatta Diamond quartzite) for the countertops and backsplash
- Book-matched backsplash
- Gaggenau appliances
- Glass cabinets with built-in lighting
- Custom millwork for the cabinets
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Sophisticated Basement Home Theater: The Ultimate Entertainment Retreat
Welcome to a luxury basement home theater designed for the ultimate entertainment experience—whether it’s family movie night, watching the big game, or streaming your favorite series.
This modern media room features four sleek black leather reclining chairs, each with built-in cup holders, creating a true cinematic feel. Arranged in a single row for optimal viewing, the seats are perfectly positioned to face an oversized flat-screen TV mounted on a floor-to-ceiling stone accent wall, adding warmth and texture to the space.
Flanking the TV, custom built-in shelving provides both open and closed storage for tech components, speakers, and decorative elements, while rich wood tones contrast beautifully against the light stonework. The integrated electric fireplace below the TV brings cozy ambiance and adds a focal point to the room.
Ambient recessed lighting and in-ceiling surround sound speakers ensure an immersive viewing and listening experience. Thoughtful acoustic panels and design elements help optimize sound quality, making it a true home cinema.
Just steps away, the adjacent bar area and game zone allow for seamless entertaining—guests can enjoy a drink, shoot a game of pool, and then sink into theater chairs to watch a movie, all without leaving the basement level.
Neutral wall tones and plush carpeting create a comfortable environment, while the open flow to other recreation spaces makes this theater perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in.
Whether you're entertaining a crowd or enjoying a quiet film with family, this home theater brings a level of sophisticated relaxation that rivals any luxury movie-going experience—right at home.

Custom Cabinetry by Komandor. This custom furniture consists of 2 components, the lower console and upper cabinets fitted with glass and LED lighting. A collaboration between the client and the Komandor designer which resulted in perfectly integrated cabinetry both aesthetically and functionally. Do you have an idea you would like to bring to life?

Located in the Sky Lofts building in Tribeca (once home to the most expensive apartment sale in NYC), our clients were ready to renovate and modernize their centerpiece kitchen. Due to the unique nature of loft renovations (high ceilings, columns, creative and skillful lighting applications, among other factors), Gallery’s expertise in loft spaces was vital to our clients. In addition to the loft particularities, it’s important in a kitchen of this size to ensure that all the elements have been laid out with purpose from a functional perspective and a design perspective.
CENTERPIECE KITCHEN
Color was an important design element in this kitchen. This is evident in the striking blues and grays of the marble countertops and backsplash, as well as the dark navy hue of the built-in cabinets. White lower cabinets create two-tone contrast, while glass cabinets and a long wood open shelf make the most of the available height.
The built-in cabinets also include built-in appliances: an espresso maker, coffee machine, two side-by-side wine fridges, and even an integrated refrigerator paneled to match the cabinetry for an essentially seamless look. The cabinets are all push-to-open, eliminating knobs to complete the overall sleek, contemporary style.
The marble backsplash is also book-matched, meaning the slabs of stone have been cut and polished to match each other, creating a mirroring effect that further contributes to the cohesive, contemporary aesthetic of this apartment.
BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS
Functional factors are another vital component to New York City apartment building renovations. In this particular project, we had to consider how to get large slabs of stone into the loft without having to cut them up. When working with slabs, and especially when the design is as sleek and contemporary as this one, it’s vital to eliminate seams as much as possible. Elevators and stairs are often not large enough to handle large slabs of stone, which means there are only two other options: cutting the stone and putting it back together on site (but this will create a seam, so it’s not always an option) or using a crane to bring it in through a window.
Higher-end buildings tend to have more restrictions and management companies with stricter renovation guidelines – with good reason. A good relationship with the super and staff of the building is absolutely essential; effective communication with everyone involved will result in an ideal outcome for all parties.
ARTFUL LOGISTICS
Seemingly minor elements such as apartment protections are also just as crucial. While every renovation will require protections in hallways, common spaces, zip walls, and perhaps the floors, those protections are doubled when renovating in an apartment that’s currently occupied. In the case of this particular client, who owned a great deal of valuable artwork in addition to their furniture and other belongings, Gallery exacted their own form of art when putting the protections in place and maneuvering around them with skill.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique marble slabs (Azul Macauba quartzite and Calacatta Diamond quartzite) for the countertops and backsplash
- Book-matched backsplash
- Gaggenau appliances
- Glass cabinets with built-in lighting
- Custom millwork for the cabinets

Project by Case Design, Tile by Architectural Ceramics
Example of a large classic galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a large classic galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

his project presented a challenging but rewarding structural and cosmetic restoration. The piece arrived with the bottom drawer entirely absent and the upper drawer carcasses reduced to facade panels only, requiring complete fabrication of new components before any finishing work could begin.
Scope of Work:
Custom Fabrication — A fully new bottom drawer was constructed from raw oak stock, engineered to match the original joinery profile and interior dimensions precisely. New drawer boxes were fabricated for the upper compartments to accept the existing original front panels.
Color Matching & Toning — Matching new-growth raw oak to an aged, patinated antique finish requires a methodical approach. Custom stain blends were developed and applied in multiple tonal layers to achieve a seamless visual integration between old and new material.
Surface Restoration — Traditional French Polish was applied across the entire piece to unify and revive the original shellac finish, followed by a high-grade paste wax application for long-term surface protection and depth of sheen.
The result is a structurally sound, fully functional piece with a restored finish that honors the original craftsmanship. G. Michaels Restoration specializes in this level of period-accurate restoration for residential, hospitality, and design-led projects throughout Northern Colorado.

Photography
Robin Hill & Chance Stillman
The renovation of this contemporary residence and garden is deeply inspired by its subtropical context, utilizing horizontal lines to ground the home and connect its occupants to nature. When considering how to make the most impactful intervention, the design team focused mainly on horizontal roof planes, subtropical landscaping and an abundance of clerestory windows that would all contribute to the home’s integration with its site. In contrast to the tropes of a Palm Beach traditional vernacular, this home seeks to re-establish itself within nature as a place for a young family.
Architectural strategies included dematerializing the surrounding walls and expanding the roof eaves to connect the interior spaces with the surrounding gardens of the home.
The site plan is organized around four main pavilions: A bedroom pavilion to the south, a cabana pavilion to the west, a garage pavilion to the north, and a central living pavilion. Each of the three pavilions engage with the central living space while still allowing nature to flow between them. The pavilions are organized around the pool deck, equipped with zero-edge detailing and layered subtropical landscaping. In this way the swimming pool doubles as a recreational component to the program but also as a mirror to expand views and reflect the surrounding landscape. A glass bridge serves as the garden threshold between the garage and the home.
The renovated home and garden departs from its former Bahamian style and stands out within the community as a symbol for the future of architecture and landscape architecture within this quiet, ocean-front community. A residence derived from, and in response to, its user and environmental context; thus, re-establishing it with place.
Scale
1 ACRE
Scope
HARDSCAPE, SWIMMING POOL + PLANTING DESIGN
Year
2022
Architecture
KODA
Landscape Architecture
LandFluent
General Contractor
PB Built
Landscape Contractor
Rood Landscape

This multistory straight staircase embraces simplicity and natural beauty. Thick white oak treads provide warmth and substance, complemented by painted white risers that keep the design feeling bright and fresh. A white oak handrail and vertical round metal balusters complete the look, balancing natural wood tones with sleek industrial elements. The thoughtful material palette creates a clean, elegant aesthetic that feels both modern and timeless, a perfect fit for this brand new home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

The mandate was to fabricate and install a bespoken wrought iron handrail for a property located in Notre-Dame-de-Grace, Montreal. The goal was to make the space safe and in compliance with the city regulations site plan and architectural integration and safety standards governed by the Building Code and add an aesthetic finish while being functional and adapted to the needs of the client and their lifestyle.
Ignis Inferni Forge's role there was to design, manufacture and install the railing components for the client.
Efficiency in the design, high quality craftsmanship and attention to the finest details were key elements to the success of this project.

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Situated in the picturesque Encino Hills, this project involved the remodeling of two bathrooms in a mid-century style home, staying true to the character of the house while integrating modern luxuries. The primary bathroom has been transformed into an open oasis, featuring a spacious, curbless walk-in shower that exudes luxury and openness.
The bathroom floor and the shower floor are seamlessly connected with terrazzo tile, complemented by a 60" linear brass shower drain. The shower and bathroom walls showcase a striking 3-dimensional linear texture with Ribbonwood Walnut tiles. A large niche with custom shelving and beautifully finished edges in white quartz slab adds a touch of sophistication. A standout feature of the shower is the large picture window offering stunning views of the natural green surroundings, equipped with smart tinted glass that can switch between clear and fogged for privacy at the touch of a button.
The luxurious components of the primary bathroom include a brass shower system with both shower head and rain shower heads, controlled by a sophisticated system. The Toto toilet and Toto washlet system offer modern conveniences such as auto flush and a smart bidet feature, enhancing the contemporary design.
To maintain the mid-century charm, the original vanity and pendant lights were preserved and refreshed with a new luxury white quartz countertop, new sinks, and new brass faucets. The result is a harmonious blend of mid-century aesthetics and modern luxury, creating a primary bathroom that feels like an open, luxurious oasis.
Overall, this bathroom remodel in Encino Hills exemplifies how thoughtful design and high-end finishes can transform a space into a stunning mid-century modern sanctuary.

This traditional Muskoka style home built by Tamarack North has just about everything you could ever possibly need. The gabled dormers and gazebo located on the exterior of this home add character to the cottage as well as an old Muskoka component to its design. The lush green landscapes complement both the natural scenery and the architectural design beautifully making for a very classic look. Moving toward the water is a floating gazebo where guests may be surrounded by the serene views of Lake Rosseau rain or shine thanks to the innovative automated screens integrated into the gazebo. And just when you thought this property couldn’t get any more magical, a sports court was built where residents can enjoy both a match of tennis and a game of ball!
Moving from the exterior to the interior is a seamless transition of a traditional design with stone beams leading into timber frame structural support in the ceilings of the living room. In the formal dining room is a beautiful white interior design with a 360-circular view of Lake Rosseau creating a stunning space for entertaining. Featured in the home theatre is an all Canadian classic interior design with a cozy blue interior creating an experience of its own in just this one room itself.
Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

We transformed this Wynnewood home with a comprehensive renovation focusing on the kitchen, powder room, and mudroom. The kitchen saw a modern upgrade with White Shaker cabinets, new countertops, and a tile backsplash. Essential fixtures like sinks, cabinet hardware, and faucets were installed, alongside LED cabinet lighting. We enhanced the space with new island lights and updated electrical components. In the powder room, we relocated it to the garage and installed framing, drywall, and new fixtures. The mudroom received new framing, stairs, an exterior sliding door, and custom storage solutions. The project concluded with a seamless integration of new flooring throughout the home.

Twin solid black-painted stringers support thick oak treads in this contemporary Maryland home, creating a bold floating effect enhanced by the open risers. A horizontal blade railing system maintains the clean, modern aesthetic, topped with a wood handrail that matches the oak treads and landings. Metal posts anchor the structure at key points. Every element was carefully chosen to complement the home's unique lighting, wall colors, and trim. Together, the metal and wood create a beautifully bold architectural statement while seamlessly integrating into the home.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company
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