Designed by Ofist Architects, Kandilli House was designed to separate the chaos of the city with the stillness of the countryside and yet ensure the urban mind is gratified.
Barker Associates Architecture Office (BAAO), an award-winning multidisciplinary practice based in New York creates a relaxing haven for a young couple in a relatively compact Anglo-Italianate townhouse located in Brooklyn.
The Arch House based in Brooklyn, United States is a triplex for a young couple who travel extensively for business and wanted the feeling of a quiet sanctuary for their new home.
They partnered with BDDW – a small American design and fabrication company dedicated to timeless design, expert craftsmanship and forward – thinking manufacturing practices to provide furnishings throughout the house.
The existing building is a relatively compact Anglo-Italianate townhouse circa 1860, and a three-story extension was added to expand the living space.
The house’s signature arched doorway and front window were the inspiration for much of the detailing for the renovated spaces. Arched openings connect the dining space to the foyer as well as to the kitchen through a butler’s pantry.
The generous kitchen spans the entire width of the house and is designed for socializing while cooking, with a large central marble island and extensive countertop space.
The ceilings were raised on the parlour floor to visually and spatially open out the space toward the rear yard, which is framed by a full wall of steel doors and accessed from rear deck. The centerpiece of the living room is a plaster fluted fireplace surround.
The existing wood stair and handrail were restored and the skylight above was replaced in the shape of an oval to match the geometry of the stairwell. The master suite occupies the second floor.
A library and office with original mouldings and fireplace overlook the street. The bedroom, a plaster, and marble master bath are sequestered through more arched openings via a raised passageway toward the rear. The bedroom opens onto a balcony through more steel doors. The third floor is configured as a level for children, guests, and caregivers.
Project Designed By: Barker Associates Architecture Office (BAAO)
Photo Credit: Francis Dzikowski/OTTO
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