Entryway - traditional entryway idea in Chicago

Example of a minimalist bathroom design in Boston

mudroom cabinetry with built in seating
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Calgary

This kitchen started out as a dated 1990 style kitchen. It had very basic stained cabinets, raised bar top, and very plain backsplash. We started by removing all the old countertops, cabinets and appliances. Next we cut down the bar wall to counter-top height, then removed the 30" wall right of the fridge, and last relocated the door in to the kitchen to center the wall. Installed all new custom shaker style cabinets, Glass cabinet doors, New Rohl farm sink, Fantasy brown countertops, New under cabinet LED Lighting and In-cabinet lights, Installed counter top lights, New tile backsplash, and New stainless appliances

Basement - traditional basement idea in New York

Elegant entryway photo in San Francisco

Staircase - transitional staircase idea in Philadelphia

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 ©

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Inspiration for a victorian bathroom remodel in Raleigh

Garage - garage idea in Seattle

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Example of a transitional master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in Edmonton with gray walls

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Houston

Guest bathroom in a custom home built by Wieland Builders. www.wielandbuilders.com
Bathroom - bathroom idea in Cincinnati

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Atlanta

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Chicago

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Ottawa

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Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in San Francisco

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless underground vinyl floor and gray floor basement remodel in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace