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This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck.

Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

The kitchen blends old and new, combining elements of more traditional styles, such as the island, with contemporary industrial materials and modern lines. Large French doors and floor-to-ceiling windows provide connection to the backyard.

Design and construction : EBHCI Cabinetry: Innovative Casework Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Kids' bedroom - bedroom transitional girl light wood floor kids' bedroom idea in San Francisco with blue walls

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

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This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

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Interior Design: Pamela Pennington Studios. Photo Credit: Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed porcelain tile and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This project has unique elements that set it apart, namely the inclusion of a European white oak freestanding table and European white oak stair treads. To address concerns about floor noise, the owner opted for Bottega white tiles, aiming to reduce any unpleasant screeching when walking. Additionally, these go perfectly together with the custom white millwork with a built-in desk, and custom closet space designed by the client. Above the living room is the loft area, which had a custom closet system made specifically for this project.

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

This project has unique elements that set it apart, namely the inclusion of a European white oak freestanding table and European white oak stair treads. To address concerns about floor noise, the owner opted for Bottega white tiles, aiming to reduce any unpleasant screeching when walking. Additionally, these go perfectly together with the custom white millwork with a built-in desk, and custom closet space designed by the client. Above the living room is the loft area, which had a custom closet system made specifically for this project.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master porcelain tile and white floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops