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 ©

Choose to have your composite deck truly stand out with custom layouts, colors, and designs. At StarTouchNYC, we will create your own design and help you visualize it with a 3D rendering for free! This project features integrated smart LED stair lights and fence post lights. Rounded upper porch and one of a kind decking layout!

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Amazing Vessel sinks of all types. Manufactured all in Europe. Available in different finishes, and sizes. Material: solid surface, ceramic, resin, glass, stainless steel, and solid wood. Our vessel sinks are specifically designed with the best level of elegance in mind for your bathroom. Designer vessel sinks to increase the level of elegance of your bathroom. Some sinks are made of Solid Surface, The matte surface is smooth, velvety, very pleasant to the touch, easy to clean and to maintain.

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White kit-kat tile runs floor to ceiling with warm grout. Kirkland master bathroom rebuilt from the studs by Evercrest.
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An elegant Old English style home designed by Calgary + Kelowna Interior Designer, Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design. Photo Credit: Lindsay Nichols Photography. Interior Design includes rustic brown leather sofa in living room, linen grey and white geometric drapery, antique vintage floor lamp, navy armchair, vintage brass & walnut coffee table, fireplace clock, vintage armchairs and navy geometric area rug.

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We integrated this custom concrete Tanning ledge it spills over into an existing fiberglass pool for a stunning renovation. We used smart design choices and thoughtful techniques to make a one-of-a-kind solution for this project. Using tone matched blue 1x1 tile for the finish makes the ledge seal at one with the pool. A careful layout of the tile and a flexible integration to the fiberglass will make this project stand the test of time both in appearance and longevity. We also integrated new silver travertine decking into the existing to make an easy flow around the pool, and into the ledge, with only a low step. We utilized most of the existing equipment while re-plumbing to a new location with an organized layout for the equipment.

New Media Art All works reflect the work of the artist, Carol Ashton, with each piece anchored in acrylic on canvas then further investigated with digital media. Carol draws on her experience as Digital Literacy Specialist with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to continue her exploration with digital technologies as a relevant and robust means of expressing beauty in the digital age. Significant in her work is the desire to validate the union of art and function, recognizing the role of beauty in the internal conversations we have with our home and work environment.

This stunning view from below the box beam ceiling in the living room of the 2015 Parade of Homes winner "The Bravo" shows just how attention to detail can pay off

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