""The house had been maintained but never updated," said architect Kimberly Neuhaus, "and there was a large '70s kitchen at the back of the garden floor that looked like it had been plopped in from a tract house somewhere.""
""The clients are big foodies, and wanted the kitchen to be the hub of the home for entertaining," Neuhaus said. "We removed a dumbwaiter and shaft to get more room for the kitchen, lowered the window sills to the floor, and created a door to the new deck.""
""Where the parlor floor is bright and designed for gathering, the garden level feels private and serene," Neuhaus said, with the vintage breakfront used to store treasures."
A four-story townhouse designed by Axel Hedman underwent a comprehensive renovation to restore its original woodwork and update its systems. The new homeowners aimed to create a single-family residence by integrating a top-floor rental unit. The renovation included modern plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, along with restoring original architectural elements. The kitchen was redesigned to serve as a central gathering space, while the garden level was transformed into a private retreat. The project was led by The Brooklyn Studio and involved significant interior design work.
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