Brooklyn, NY
Our client approached us for the renovation and extension of a wood-frame, freestanding home in Windsor Terrace, with specific environmental and spatial requirements. The home needed to be solar-powered, feature an accessible roof, and ensure high air quality for her asthmatic son. We collaborated with the engineering team to implement an air quality management system, delivering fresh air to all rooms year-round, and coordinated structural upgrades to support the solar canopy.
This project explores what it means to create a contemporary home in the city while maximizing usable space in a dense urban area. We used standard windows and exterior siding to design a unique texture and window layout that enhances the home’s relationship to the street. By modifying inexpensive cabinets, we introduced playful storage solutions in the dining area. Skylights and a walk-in roof hatch seamlessly connect the ground floor to the roof, adding usable space.
The second floor houses a master suite, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry. The open kitchen on the ground floor flows into the dining and living spaces, creating a strong connection to the backyard.
Status: Built
Location: Brooklyn, NY, US
Firm Role: architect
Additional Credits: Structural Engineering: Talweg Studio
MEP Engineering: ABS Engineering PLLC
Code / Filing Consultant: Anzalone Architecture
Construction: EmpireHD
Solar Tech/Installation: Brooklyn SolarWorks