Designed by Young Home

Neil Landino
Inspiration for a transitional wooden floating open staircase remodel in New York

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 ©

Example of a minimalist living room design in Dallas

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Elegant dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New Orleans

Up close and personal with the glass mosaic backsplash
Large elegant l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and beige walls

21STM001 Basketweave with Black Dot
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Toronto

Our Allure collections offers a perfect blend of refined and relaxed, this power loomed collection from Turkey offers a sophisticated foundation for outdoor and indoor spaces. The 100% polypropylene yarn is specially treated to withstand rain, sunshine, and other outdoor elements and is even washable by hose.

Detail shot of our honeycomb translucent white fabrics. Honeycomb fabrics are best for tall openings or for black out in a bedroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary home design remodel in San Diego

Example of a farmhouse bathroom design in Denver

Venetian Plaster walls in en-suite.
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Vancouver

Christine is inspired by color and the abstract world we live in. Her mediums are canvas and mural paitings with acrylic paint. She has always had an interest in art; yet she has not taken any art classes. While living at the beach, she began to use the ocean for the beginning of each canvas. In the early stages of her career she experimented extensively on marine life which she was so moved by. From beautiful glittery sand to windy palm trees to fish in the sea, she later moved towards abstract paintings that incorporated anything from animals and designs to psychedelic intricate patterns. Her paintings show her love for color and pull viewers into them.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 brown tile and porcelain tile terra-cotta tile, brown floor and double-sink walk-in shower remodel with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, beige countertops and a built-in vanity

A_Medley Photography
Staircase - large contemporary wooden u-shaped open staircase idea in Seattle

Stairs leading to a spacious, open loft. Photo provided by homeowner.
Staircase - modern carpeted staircase idea in Charlotte with white walls

OES | cedar and steel gate detail
Home design - modern home design idea in Austin