Italianate-Style Row House in Brooklyn Gets an Elegant Upgrade

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• Italianate-Style Row House in Brooklyn Gets an Elegant Upgrade
• Dutch Museum Renovation Features Living Roof
• California Eichler House Remodel Features Wide-Open Spaces

Italianate-Style Row House in Brooklyn Gets an Elegant Upgrade Posted: 28 Nov 2015 04:00 AM PST This row house, developed by Lang Architecture in Brooklyn, N.Y., is the result of an architectural makeover. Originally a three-family residence, the home in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood now accommodates the contemporary living needs of a single family. The elegant Italianate-style home has four levels and showcases original details throughout, carefully restored by the developing team. Large steel windows can be found on every floor, and the ceiling boasts a skylight. According to the architects, the parlor floor is the social area of the house; it accommodates a living room in the front and a kitchen with a steel balcony in the rear. This floor features a custom window seat next to a tall bookcase creatively integrated into the wall. “The fine wood period stair has been restored and leads to the bedroom floors,” the architects said. “A master bedroom overlooks the street, with a generous dressing room and bathroom suite in the back. The top floor features two children’s bedrooms flanking the stair hall.” [Photos by Ty Cole Photography] The post Italianate-Style Row House in Brooklyn Gets an Elegant Upgrade appeared first on Freshome.com.

Dutch Museum Renovation Features Living Roof Posted: 27 Nov 2015 10:00 PM PST We love it when museums take a step forward in creativity, highlighting the design trends of the moment. The bold look of the Biesbosch Museum in Werkendam, The Netherlands, is the result of an eight-month renovation project led by Studio Marco Vermeulen. A new wing that accommodates a restaurant and a display area for contemporary art was added to the complex. Studio Joyce Langezaal reinvented the permanent exhibition building, where the historical development of the region is explained to the public. This area also accommodates a library, multipurpose theater, reception area and museum shop. The architects decided to keep the hexagonal shape of the original buildings, whose extensive windows look out over the water from the man-made island. A harmonious exterior look was created by covering the volumes in grass for a living roof, providing not only a lovely aesthetic but also energy efficiency. “The earthworks on the northwestern side and the green roof serve as additional insulation and a heat buffer,” the architects said. “On cold days, a biomass stove maintains the building's temperature, while in warmer months, water from the river flows through the same piping to cool the museum.” A highlight of the landscaping is a pathway that leads visitors across the green land forms. Enjoy the visual tour of this Dutch museum renovation. [Photography by Ronald Tilleman] The post Dutch Museum Renovation Features Living Roof appeared first on Freshome.com.

California Eichler House Remodel Features Wide-Open Spaces Posted: 27 Nov 2015 02:00 PM PST This remodel of a 1970s Joseph Eichler house in Palo Alto, Calif., completed by San Francisco-based Yamamar Design, displays a modern personality sprinkled with personal touches. “The project took focus as a result of the collaboration between architect, interior decorator and a supremely passionate owner,” the architects said. “ A former television producer, the owner had recently moved from Toronto with her husband and four small children. “The owner was willing to embrace bold ideas about color, texture and space. The project shows what can happen when a client is not limited by practical considerations.” Far from pretentious, this 2,300-square-foot contemporary home displays a warm, open environment throughout. As you enter, you are greeted by an overwhelming feeling of space. The generously sized living room is illuminated by skylights in the ceiling and a glass facade at the rear. To the left is a minimalist kitchen and dining area. The color palette — subtle additions of magenta, blue and yellow — unfolds gently against a white background. Wooden beams and flooring add to the coziness. What are your thoughts on the unconventional layout of this Eichler house remodel? [Photography: Bruce Damonte] The post California Eichler House Remodel Features Wide-Open Spaces appeared first on Freshome.com.

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