In the heart of Lower Manhattan, the Greenwich Street Loft emerges as a beacon of light and modernity. Spearheaded by Specht Novak in 2018, this industrial loft’s transformation respects its origins while introducing a bright, comfortable living space. The design deftly carries natural light through bone-white ash paneling and plaster walls, blending the loft’s utilitarian past with a sleek, handcrafted present.
Hudson Valley Residence II, designed by HGX DESIGN in Germantown, NY, reimagines modern living amidst the Catskill Mountains. Drawing inspiration from local barns, this single-family house features a unique blend of glass and wood panels.
Discover the Palmer Apartment, a modernist home in Manhattan’s heart, crafted by Fernando Fisbein.
This pied-à-terre, spanning 1,350 square feet (125.42 square meters), offers a tranquil escape with its open, airy interiors and seamless integration of social spaces, illuminated by both natural and bespoke lighting. It’s a New York sanctuary where every detail, from the white oak floors to the Crema Marfil marble, echoes luxury and harmony.
Discover the Livingston Manor House, a serene retreat nestled in the West Catskills, just two hours northwest of New York City. Designed by Marc Thorpe for a Brooklyn-based graphic designer and his family, this modern, Scandinavian-inspired haven epitomizes rural escape.
Its defining feature is a striking, deep triangulated cantilevered roofline, elegantly floating above a wrapping deck. Embracing passive design, the house not only stands out for its aesthetic appeal but also for its commitment to ecological sustainability.
Timber House in Brooklyn, New York, designed by Mesh Architectures, is the city’s inaugural mass-timber condominium. This six-story structure comprises fourteen homes built with glue-laminated timber, embodying sustainability and modernity. It features energy-efficient elements, intensive insulation, and renewable energy-powered appliances. The building’s design, merging eco-friendly materials and passive-house principles, sets a new standard in sustainable urban living.
Discover the transformative elegance of 80 8th Office, where history meets modernity in the heart of New York’s Chelsea district. Re: Design Architects masterfully preserved the legacy of the 1920s, once graced by Governor Al Smith, blending it with contemporary comforts.
The enduring Art Deco elements shine against the backdrop of the restored wood paneling, now the highlight of the main conference room. Modern updates like a sleek new kitchen and chic breakout areas elevate the workspace, while the iconic stone archway entrance now frames a cozy seating nook.
Step inside this historic yet modern office where past and present form a seamless tapestry of design excellence.
Welcome to a seamless blend of history and modernity in the heart of Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Olbos Studio has masterfully reinvented a late 19th-century townhouse into a canvas of contemporary elegance for a worldly couple. This renovation embraces the area’s storied past with its lofty ceilings and traditional brickwork, while infusing a vibrant palette that captures the essence of its occupants—a lawyer with a penchant for tattoos and a strategist steeped in fine arts. The redesigned Bed-Stuy Townhouse marries classic architecture with forward-thinking design, making every corner a dialogue between tradition and innovation.
The Bridgehampton House, reinvented by Specht Novak in 2015, stands as a beacon of modern architecture amidst the coastal charm of Bridgehampton, New York. This two-story home, originally built in the 1980s, has undergone a significant transformation to embody the light and landscape of Long Island’s shores.
With expansive windows and high, clear windows, the design ensures that natural light and picturesque views are the heart of this coastal abode. Utilitarian yet elegant materials like sealed plywood and bleached cedar perfectly accentuate the home’s airy and inviting atmosphere, offering a serene retreat that harmonizes with its seaside surroundings.
