Elizabeth Roberts' Remodel of Arts & Sciences in Cobble Hill

A small one-story office in Cobble Hill was redesigned to create a welcoming, creative environment. The original space functioned as an office but had acoustic tiled ceilings, vinyl flooring, and little attention to details. The renovation preserved the historic storefront charm of a building likely built in 1855 and once used as a barbershop. Single-story sidewalk access created a strong connection to the neighborhood. The building includes three street-facing doors and large windows, with the middle door opening into a cozy waiting and lounge room. A disco ball reflects the clients’ fun-loving approach.

"The cozy New York headquarters of production company Arts & Sciences , on Degraw Street in Cobble Hill, falls into this category of professional environments that eschew the cubicle life for a more creative approach. Not surprisingly, its design is the work of longtime Remodelista favorite Elizabeth Roberts. The clients tapped the sought-after architect to reimagine the small, one-story office, nestled between brick rowhouses on a quiet residential block."

"Prior to the renovation, "the space was functioning and outfitted as an office," she says, but "the acoustic tiled ceilings, vinyl flooring, and no detail" did it no favors. Here's how Elizabeth and her team transformed the space and imbued it with a " historic Brooklyn meets contemporary creative" vibe. The structure was likely built in 1855 and was once used as a barbershop."

""They loved the historic storefront, the charm of it, and the convenience of it," says Elizabeth of her clients' attraction to the property. "The single story sidewalk access [makes it feel] uniquely connected to the neighborhood." The building consists of a trio of street-facing doors and large windows. The middle door serves as the front door, which opens into a cozy waiting/lounge room."

"The disco ball is the client's own, "totally a reflection of their fun-loving approach," says Elizabeth. The layout and storefront features support a welcoming arrival experience, with large windows and multiple street-facing entrances. The waiting and lounge room creates a comfortable space for visitors and informal moments during the workday."

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