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Brooklyn Townhouse

Typology

Residential | Townhouse

Area

2200 sf

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Status

On Hold

Brooklyn Townhouse

Brooklyn Townhouse

Interiors

This gut renovation reimagines a charming 1910 three-floor brick townhouse in Brooklyn’s Windsor Terrace neighborhood, located adjacent to Prospect Park. The project focused on enhancing interior circulation for more direct access to the rear yard and basement, modernizing all systems, and introducing a refined material palette paired with custom millwork.

The design strikes a balance between preserving the home’s original character—such as moldings and flooring—and elevating it with contemporary updates. The material palette combines refinished dark wood flooring, off-white tones, and occasional bold accents for contrast.

In the living room, custom petroleum-colored millwork conceals closets and separates the space from the new staircase. The kitchen showcases sage-colored cabinets paired with elegant Breccia Capraia marble countertops. The bathroom benefits from a new skylight, filling the space with natural light, and features marble finishes around the built-in tub for a luxurious touch.

The redesigned rear yard is now directly accessible from the living room, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Plantings along the back wall enhance the space with greenery, offering a serene retreat within the bustling city.

This thoughtful renovation blends historical charm with modern functionality, delivering a timeless yet updated living experience.

Expertise

Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Permitting.

Team

Alessandro Preda, Nicola Brasetti

Brooklyn Townhouse

Brooklyn Townhouse

Inspiration

Mirrored Horizon

The horizon, a delicate line etched between earth and sky, is both boundary and bridge. It orients us, anchoring our place in the vastness of the world, yet it beckons us toward the infinite, where possibility stretches beyond sight. Can an interior horizon expand our thoughts outward (or within) and metaphorically abolish the walls surrounding the space?

More than Mirrored Horizon

Brooklyn Townhouse

Brooklyn Townhouse

Process

Brooklyn Townhouse

This renovation of a 1910 brick townhouse in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, transforms the home with enhanced circulation, updated systems, and a sophisticated material palette. The design of this Brooklyn Townhouse thoughtfully preserves original details while introducing custom millwork, elegant finishes, and seamless access to a reimagined rear yard.

Brooklyn Townhouse
View of the entry staircase featuring a boiserie that establishes a clean datum aligned with the header of a cased opening. The vibrant cased opening frames access to both the powder room and the basement, adding a touch of color and a threshold between the living and the dining room.
Brooklyn Townhouse
View of the dining room, where the existing paneling will be carefully maintained and refurbished. One of the windows has been expanded into a doorway, providing direct access to the backyard and enhancing indoor-outdoor flow.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Detail of the living room paneling.
Brooklyn Townhouse
View of the bathroom interior featuring a custom-designed vanity. A skylight positioned above the tub bathes the space in natural light, creating a dramatic and inviting atmosphere.

Cellar

Ground Floor

First Floor

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