Example of a trendy home design design in Vancouver

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 ©

Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Birmingham

Close-up of the custom walk-in shower craftsmanship. Features a textured white pebble tile floor, soft sage-green walls, large-format concrete-look porcelain floor tiles, a modern wood-toned vanity with clean black hardware, and a bright window that floods the newly opened space with natural light.

Across the Ashley River resides a family home located on Charleston’s beautiful marshes. Adding 500 sqft, the screened porch was converted into a heated/cooled space and a new porch doubles the master suite size. A former closet was converted into a mudroom with A/V hookups. Photos by: Brennan Wesley

Photography By Maija Hirsimaki
Small eclectic 3/4 porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower photo with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an integrated sink and solid surface countertops

Eclectic home design photo in Philadelphia

Flagstone intentionally placed with Decomposed Granite and plants.
Photo of a huge farmhouse landscaping in San Diego.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Custom designed wall system / media center painted a soft white, with a custom mounted TV panel. Includes an abundance of drawers and storage with center speaker panel. Also includes remote control LED lighting.

The outlet you have to have, placed where it won't ruin anything - recessed into the cabinet, behind a flip down drawer cover and out of the counter sightline entirely. Under-shelf LED strip lighting above, commercial spring faucet at the sink, countertop edge detail. The unglamorous stuff, handled. Marco Polo House, Cinnamon Shore, Port Aransas.

Home design - transitional home design idea in San Francisco

Example of a beach style home design design in Minneapolis

This Wirth Lake remodel transforms the laundry room and lower level family room with modern updates including a new ceiling, recessed lighting, and a relocated HVAC system. Dark gray matte porcelain tile and a modern take on beadboard cabinets give the laundry room a mid-century modern feel, adding both functionality and style.