Custom library living room.
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Photography: Tria Giovan Production: Frank Craige Construction: David Mitchell, Casa Highland Architecture: Michael Imber and Brandon Moss Publication: Southern Living Magazine

A young couple with three small children purchased this full floor loft in Tribeca in need of a gut renovation. The existing apartment was plagued with awkward spaces, limited natural light and an outdated décor. It was also lacking the required third child’s bedroom desperately needed for their newly expanded family. StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in the larger public spaces while creating smaller, tighter quarters in the rear private spaces to satisfy the family’s programmatic wishes. 3 small children’s bedrooms were carved out of the rear lower level connected by a communal playroom and a shared kid’s bathroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom and master bathroom float above the kid’s rooms on a mezzanine accessed by a newly built staircase. Ample new storage was built underneath the staircase as an extension of the open kitchen and dining areas. A custom pull out drawer containing the food and water bowls was installed for the family’s two dogs to be hidden away out of site when not in use. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a bright but warm white finish to create a seamless integration in the ceiling and wall structures allowing the spatial progression of the space and sculptural quality of the midcentury modern furniture pieces and colorful original artwork, painted by the wife’s brother, to enhance the space. The existing tin ceiling was left in the living room to maximize ceiling heights and remain a reminder of the historical details of the original construction. A new central AC system was added with an exposed cylindrical duct running along the long living room wall. A small office nook was built next to the elevator tucked away to be out of site.

Natural light and an airy ambiance was established by the use of light colors and a variety of textured surfaces. The kitchen is glossy white with translucent LED backsplashes and etched glass door panels. Running along the interior circulation path is a series of semi-gloss light grey panels that hide closets, incorporate the bar, wrap into the library, and finish at a dramatic artwork. The floors throughout the public spaces are a light colored, limestone-like porcelain tile, and medium grey carpet in bedroom spaces.

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

This space was previously closed off with doors on two sides, it was dark and uninviting to say the least. This family of avid readers needed both a place for their book collection and to move more freely through their home.

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This Cobble Hill Brownstone for a family of five is a fun and captivating design, the perfect blend of the wife’s love of English country style and the husband’s preference for modern. The young power couple, her the co-founder of Maisonette and him an investor, have three children and a dog, requiring that all the surfaces, finishes and, materials used throughout the home are both beautiful and durable to make every room a carefree space the whole family can enjoy. The primary design challenge for this project was creating both distinct places for the family to live their day to day lives and also a whole floor dedicated to formal entertainment. The clients entertain large dinners on a monthly basis as part of their profession. We solved this by adding an extension on the Garden and Parlor levels. This allowed the Garden level to function as the daily family operations center and the Parlor level to be party central. The kitchen on the garden level is large enough to dine in and accommodate a large catering crew. On the parlor level, we created a large double parlor in the front of the house; this space is dedicated to cocktail hour and after-dinner drinks. The rear of the parlor is a spacious formal dining room that can seat up to 14 guests. The middle "library" space contains a bar and facilitates access to both the front and rear rooms; in this way, it can double as a staging area for the parties. The remaining three floors are sleeping quarters for the family and frequent out of town guests. Designing a row house for private and public functions programmatically returns the building to a configuration in line with its original design. This project was published in Architectural Digest. Photography by Sam Frost

Every kid dreams of secret rooms and hidden passages. In this case, we created and concealed a library with no doors, situated between the two executive offices that provided a place for leadership to convene without publicity. The only way in or out is through the bookcase.

A spacious, light-filled bedroom with blue accents opens on to a small terrace. Michael Moran Otto
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Custom metal screen and steel doors separate public living areas from private.
Small transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor, brown floor, tray ceiling and wall paneling family room library photo in New York with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

This shingle-style home is one room “deep” throughout, so that every space has views of offshore island and rocky coastline. Casual family living spaces embrace a busy-but-barefoot lifestyle. The bright and welcoming kitchen-dining-living area is the center of the home. Formal rooms flank the front entrance hall, including the living room, interconnected dining room and library-study. Beyond the public area is fully appointed kitchen and butler’s pantry, then the casual family wing with its informal eating area, family room, porch and screened bluestone patio. Contractor: Carl Anderson, Anderson Contracting Services Photographer: Dan Gair/Blind Dog Photo, Inc.

The primary goal for this project was to craft a modernist derivation of pueblo architecture. Set into a heavily laden boulder hillside, the design also reflects the nature of the stacked boulder formations. The site, located near local landmark Pinnacle Peak, offered breathtaking views which were largely upward, making proximity an issue. Maintaining southwest fenestration protection and maximizing views created the primary design constraint. The views are maximized with careful orientation, exacting overhangs, and wing wall locations. The overhangs intertwine and undulate with alternating materials stacking to reinforce the boulder strewn backdrop. The elegant material palette and siting allow for great harmony with the native desert. The Elegant Modern at Estancia was the collaboration of many of the Valley's finest luxury home specialists. Interiors guru David Michael Miller contributed elegance and refinement in every detail. Landscape architect Russ Greey of Greey | Pickett contributed a landscape design that not only complimented the architecture, but nestled into the surrounding desert as if always a part of it. And contractor Manship Builders -- Jim Manship and project manager Mark Laidlaw -- brought precision and skill to the construction of what architect C.P. Drewett described as "a watch." Project Details | Elegant Modern at Estancia Architecture: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB Builder: Manship Builders, Carefree, AZ Interiors: David Michael Miller, Scottsdale, AZ Landscape: Greey | Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ Publications: "On the Edge: The Rugged Desert Landscape Forms the Ideal Backdrop for an Estancia Home Distinguished by its Modernist Lines" Luxe Interiors + Design, Nov/Dec 2015. Awards: 2015 PCBC Grand Award: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. 2015 PCBC Award of Merit: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft. The Nationals 2016 Silver Award: Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec 2015 Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award - Merit Award Photography: Dino Tonn

Custom metal screen and steel doors separate public living areas from private.
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To fulfill the owners’ desire for a connection to water, the architect designed the floorplan to wrap around the pool. All the main public and private spaces pivot around the pool, including the entry, living room, kitchen, outdoor area, library, master bedroom, and circulation areas.

The design for this addition and whole house renovation project connects the existing 72 year old, 600 sq. ft. Cottage to the existing two car detached garage. The cottage renovation creates new private living areas, such as the Master Bedroom Suite, Library/Study, and Studio/Project Room. The new addition is more public and includes the Kitchen/Breakfast Area and Great Room. Connecting the two sides of the house is a new Entry Hall, and a "Greenhouse" Vestibule that leads to a private deck. See this project in ShadyAve Magazine: Peak Performance And on HGTV: Homes Across America Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The design for this addition and whole house renovation project connects the existing 72 year old, 600 sq. ft. Cottage to the existing two car detached garage. The cottage renovation creates new private living areas, such as the Master Bedroom Suite, Library/Study, and Studio/Project Room. The new addition is more public and includes the Kitchen/Breakfast Area and Great Room. Connecting the two sides of the house is a new Entry Hall, and a "Greenhouse" Vestibule that leads to a private deck. See this project in ShadyAve Magazine: Peak Performance And on HGTV: Homes Across America Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The design for this addition and whole house renovation project connects the existing 72 year old, 600 sq. ft. Cottage to the existing two car detached garage. The cottage renovation creates new private living areas, such as the Master Bedroom Suite, Library/Study, and Studio/Project Room. The new addition is more public and includes the Kitchen/Breakfast Area and Great Room. Connecting the two sides of the house is a new Entry Hall, and a "Greenhouse" Vestibule that leads to a private deck. See this project in ShadyAve Magazine: Peak Performance And on HGTV: Homes Across America Pittsburgh Post-Gazette