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Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”

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Axis Mundi typically decided not to play by the rules. Instead of de rigeur nautical artifacts, floppy sofas and wicker furniture, the firm responded to Makoid’s all-white interior envelope by injecting rooms with comfortable modern elegance that’s more contemporary Cap Ferrat than Eastern Long Island. Clean furniture silhouettes—from Cassina, Poltrona Frau and B&B Italia—a Massimo Vitali beach scene, a Moooi chandelier and industrial finishes (such as the steel of the fireplace surround and the anodized aluminum of a sleek Bulthaup kitchen) spark a creative tension between indoors and out. The gray palette provides a quiet backdrop for the nature outside, except for the master suite, where custom oak panels and blue shades create a reassuring warmth conducive to sleep. Size: 1,920 sf Project Team: John Beckmann, Nick Messerlian and Richard Rosenbloom Architect: Blaze Makoid Architecture Contractor: Greg D'Angelo Construction Inc. Photographer: Mark Roskams © Axis Mundi Design LLC.

The brick fireplace forms the center of a balanced composition, framed by open doorways and paired wall sconces. Facing white sofas establish a comfortable conversation area around a pale blue-green plank coffee table, while exposed timber beams reinforce the room’s generous height. Warm brick and wood contrast with crisp white walls and soft upholstery, creating depth within a restrained palette. Daylight entering from adjoining spaces keeps the composition luminous. The blend of farmhouse architecture, vintage character, and coastal color makes the room feel harmonious, sociable, and reassuringly comfortable.

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This equestrian-inspired entry and sitting room combines practical storage with the atmosphere of a relaxed country retreat. Saddles, bridles, boots, and riding equipment are displayed against pale plank walls, turning functional objects into part of the interior composition, while substantial leather armchairs establish a comfortable seating area. Brick flooring, exposed ceiling beams, a richly patterned rug, dark doors, and a green industrial lamp create a warm palette of cream, saddle brown, black, muted red, and forest green. Daylight enters through the open door and compact window, supplemented by understated brass ceiling fixtures. Drawing on traditional tack rooms, club interiors, and rustic farmhouse design, the room feels grounded, characterful, and reassuringly familiar.

MOON HILL BATH - WINNER 2013 PRISM AWARD - BEST BATHROOM Initially designed in 1950, this antiquated bathroom was ready for an update. The home, envisioned by The Architect’s Collaborative (a progressive group founded in part by Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius), is part of a community inspired by the modernism movement. Clearly in need of aesthetic and functional improvements, the new renovation stays true to its utilitarian modern heritage. SPACE By reclaiming underutilized closet space from an abutting home office, the re-visioned plan feels more spacious, even with the addition of a deep soaking tub. The new layout also shields the toilet from view when the door is left open. COLORS The harsh yellow tones have been replaced by a warm palette of soft grays and browns. Daylight is refracted through cut glass window art, created by the homeowner. SIMPLICITY Contiguous tile work, carefully patterned, weaves through the space. Simplicity and added storage complete the design by removing the normal visual clutter of a bathroom and offering the reassurance of clean organization. Pegboards inside the custom medicine cabinet create a discrete place for every bathroom accessory. RESULT The final result is a modern oasis with soothing spa-like qualities that offers an escape from frenetically paced everyday life. TEAM Architecture – ZeroEnergy Design Construction – S+H Construction Photography – Eric Roth SOURCES Fixtures – Victoria+Albert, Duravit, Kohler, Gerberit Finishes – Ann Sacks, StoneWood, Ivy Coatings

Framed between two black metal stall gates, this interior view emphasizes the barn’s careful balance of utility and architectural order. The composition is strongly symmetrical: curving gate profiles and polished brass finials establish the foreground, while a centered Dutch door and upper loft railing organize the wall beyond. Honey-toned plank walls, exposed timber beams, and cedar stall panels create warmth, contrasted by black steelwork and a red-brown herringbone brick floor. Tack, a hanging coat, a water bucket, and a hay bale introduce signs of everyday use without disrupting the visual clarity. Daylight enters through the door and adjacent openings, softly illuminating the wood grain and giving the space a calm, wholesome mood. Traditional stable architecture is elevated through Arts and Crafts detailing and precise craftsmanship. The result feels sturdy, orderly, welcoming, and reassuringly connected to its purpose.

MOON HILL BATH - WINNER 2013 PRISM AWARD - BEST BATHROOM Initially designed in 1950, an antiquated bathroom was ready for an update. The home, envisioned by The Architect’s Collaborative (a progressive group founded in part by Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius), is part of a community inspired by the modernism movement. Clearly in need of aesthetic and functional improvements, the new renovation stays true to its utilitarian modern heritage. SPACE By reclaiming underutilized closet space from an abutting home office, the re-visioned plan feels more spacious, even with the addition of a deep soaking tub. The new layout also shields the toilet from view when the door is left open. COLORS The harsh yellow tones have been replaced by a warm palette of soft grays and browns. Daylight is refracted through cut glass window art, created by the homeowner. SIMPLICITY Contiguous tile work, carefully patterned, weaves through the space. Simplicity and added storage complete the design by removing the normal visual clutter of a bathroom and offering the reassurance of clean organization. Pegboards inside the custom medicine cabinet create a discrete place for every bathroom accessory. RESULT The final result is a modern oasis with soothing spa-like qualities that offers an escape from frenetically paced everyday life. TEAM Architecture – ZeroEnergy Design Construction – S+H Construction Photography – Eric Roth SOURCES Fixtures – Victoria+Albert, Duravit, Kohler, Gerberit Finishes – Ann Sacks, StoneWood, Ivy Coatings