"RS: Mark's first iteration was very contemporary and we were able to talk and adapt it to please us both. There are modernist details like no baseboards, no moldings, streamlined door casings and jambs. MG: There were growing pains for both of us. Robert has an incredible portfolio of work in theHamptons and New York City, but this was an entirely different challenge. We had to reference industrial character and scale. It really pushed our aesthetics."
"MG: Well, you have this rich history and character baked into a landmark building set on the Brooklyn waterfront. And it comes with features that are very desirable for a residence: generous daylight, high ceilings. RS: The windows are extraordinary for a commercial-to-residential conversion. They are custom steel and glass and are far nicer than those in a lot of new luxury buildings. I always say that I feel like I live in an Andreas Gursky photograph. The windows frame the view."
Robert Stilin and Mark Gettys collaborated to convert an abandoned concrete shell into a residential loft, adapting contemporary design to industrial scale and character. Initial proposals leaned contemporary but were adjusted through conversation and compromise to include modernist details like no baseboards, minimal moldings, and streamlined door casings. The project required referencing industrial character and scale, which challenged and expanded aesthetic approaches. The landmark Brooklyn building contributes generous daylight, high ceilings, and custom steel-and-glass windows that frame expansive views. Prior experience with similar loft conversions informed technical solutions. The collaboration balanced personal trust, shared values, and practical problem-solving.
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