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The Turett Collaborative

The Turett Collaborative

New York, NY

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Working with a client in search of a very distinctive TriBeCa home, architect Wayne Turett and his team studied the challenge. The solution: the adjacent lot was purchased and a new six story, single-family structure was approved by community groups and the Landmark Commission. The two-story jewel was painstakingly preserved on the outside, but integrated seamless with the tower on the inside.
Working with a client in search of a very distinctive TriBeCa home, architect Wayne Turett and his team studied the challenge. The solution: the adjacent lot was purchased and a new six story, single-family structure was approved by community groups and the Landmark Commission. The two-story jewel was painstakingly preserved on the outside, but integrated seamless with the tower on the inside.
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TriBeCa Architect in Historic Manhattan

A unique site at the edge of the TriBeCa West Historic District needed the right TriBeCa architect to blend century-old beauty with modern living. The 1870s-era structure was singled out for preservation, but the unique corner location offered a significant development opportunity.

 
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Status: Built
Location: New York, NY, US
Additional Credits: *All the pictures in this article are taken by Paul Warchol*

 
What could be done with this prominent and light-filled site that would respect its Landmark status and complement the pedestrian-friendly streets while creating long-lasting value for its owners and the community?
What could be done with this prominent and light-filled site that would respect its Landmark status and complement the pedestrian-friendly streets while creating long-lasting value for its owners and the community?
On the second floor of this 11,500 square-foot home, an open-air courtyard, a huge open-plan living, dining and kitchen area and a media room were created.
On the second floor of this 11,500 square-foot home, an open-air courtyard, a huge open-plan living, dining and kitchen area and a media room were created.
The roof of the two-story structure incorporates extensive irrigated roof gardens with structural skylights, flooding the living spaces below with light.
The roof of the two-story structure incorporates extensive irrigated roof gardens with structural skylights, flooding the living spaces below with light.
Combining modern design with the historic structure became the guiding design principle. A 6th floor pool, first floor art studio and two car garage create a unique urban residence.
Combining modern design with the historic structure became the guiding design principle. A 6th floor pool, first floor art studio and two car garage create a unique urban residence.