Bold Ideas for Small Lots

We undertook the renovation of a historic carriage house on a peaceful Brooklyn street, dating back to the late 1800s. Central to reimagining the space were natural light and an open flow, all while carefully preserving a sense of intimacy and privacy throughout the home. We reconfigured the interior layout and strategically punctured the existing envelope to optimize the flow of natural light, both vertically and horizontally. Soft white walls and oak wood used for the floors, doors, and cabinetry create a warm, cohesive flow that ties the various elements together throughout the house. The new stairwell, with its clean, bold design, serves as a vessel of light and a continuous visual anchor within the home. New openings infuse light into the interior’s intimate, nested spaces.