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A microhome flexible Design

2024-12-05T21:21:45-05:00

Before the pandemic, our client made the forward-thinking decision to build a micro home. With the onset of the pandemic, this versatile space was transformed into a private schoolhouse, featuring two classrooms and a bathroom.

This decision proved invaluable. Amid school closures and the need for social distancing, the family was able to provide uninterrupted education for their children.

Located as a freestanding structure adjacent to the client’s primary residence, the schoolhouse was thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind. It serves dual purposes: as a micro home for hosting guests or as an adaptable learning space for the client’s growing children.

As architects, we have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to design buildings that are flexible and capable of adaptive reuse. By creating spaces that can evolve with changing needs, we contribute to a more sustainable and enduring built environment.

The Freedom of Space: How Flexible Floor Plans Transform City Living

2024-11-29T11:25:22-05:00

Flexible floor plans are transforming the way we design and experience living spaces, particularly in New York where every square foot counts. By relocating structural elements such as walls and columns to the edges of the layout, these designs open up possibilities for dynamic, adaptable spaces. The result is an enhanced spatial experience, seamless circulation, and a more profound sense of light and openness, elevating the overall quality of life for residents.

Removing structural barriers from the center of the home allows for more natural and versatile movement through the space. Circulation becomes fluid, with multiple pathways that adapt to daily activities and special occasions alike. This flexibility ensures that the home remains functional and relevant, no matter the occasion or lifestyle change.

Beyond functionality, the perception of space is dramatically enhanced in a flexible layout. Uninterrupted sightlines create a sense of expansiveness, making rooms feel larger a...

Reimagining Townhouse Living: A Sculptural and Spatial Transformation in West Village, NY

2024-11-22T13:26:37-05:00

HA received an award for their West Village townhouse project, which reimagines modern townhouse living by moving away from the traditional model of disconnected, vertically stacked spaces. The objective was to design a family home where vertical circulation no longer dominated the layout. By strategically relocating the stairs to the party wall, the design opened up the floor plan, allowing natural light to flood the spaces.

The stairs became a sculptural focal point of the home, with its unique design spanning from floor to floor, now detached from any building walls and framed by floor-to-ceiling glass. These transparent panes create a visual connection between the floors, enhancing the sense of openness. Natural light now cascades from the top of the townhouse through to the ground floor, bouncing and reflecting off carefully selected materials, further enhancing the sense of brightness and flow throughout the space. The reflective surface of the adjacent glass wall, seen at obl...