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Bathroom - large eclectic single-sink bathroom idea with blue cabinets, blue countertops and a built-in vanity
Bathroom - large eclectic single-sink bathroom idea with blue cabinets, blue countertops and a built-in vanity
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Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized modern master ceramic tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea with multicolored walls
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized modern master ceramic tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea with multicolored walls

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.
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Example of a minimalist home design design in Birmingham
Example of a minimalist home design design in Birmingham

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Small minimalist beige tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile corner shower photo in Boston with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet and blue walls
Small minimalist beige tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile corner shower photo in Boston with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet and blue walls

Embark on an Ozarks excursion with a modest 1,300 square-foot design called The Flatlands. It’s a basic human drive to want to surround oneself with beautiful, traditional, or even timeless landscapes like those witnessed in the Ozark region of Missouri and Arkansas. Believe it or not, this secluded and remote landscape edges ever closer to easily achievable reality thanks to innovations in technology never before seen. This design features a large living space, ample master suite, and an efficient kitchen/dining arrangement with adjacent screened porch. In addition, this design incorporates a second-level loft space with clerestory views and a generous wrap-around exterior deck.
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Beautiful Blue stitch work moving 108" drapery panels
Example of a huge trendy dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design with beige walls and no fireplace
Example of a huge trendy dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design with beige walls and no fireplace

Detail shot of our honeycomb translucent white fabrics. Honeycomb fabrics are best for tall openings or for black out in a bedroom.
Small trendy home design photo in San Diego
Small trendy home design photo in San Diego

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Game room - large modern loft-style carpeted game room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls
Game room - large modern loft-style carpeted game room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls
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