Brooklyn, NY
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2025
Alder House
A Brooklyn townhouse opened up for family life, without losing the warmth and character its owners already loved.
Year
2025
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Type
Residential Renovation
Size
2,850 sq ft
Scope
Interior Architecture, Materials, Furnishings
The Brief
The clients came to us with a clear ambition: create a home that felt more open and connected without losing the warmth and character they already loved. We began by listening closely to their routines, priorities, and the small details that make a place feel like home. The resulting plan brings shared spaces together while preserving quieter corners for rest and retreat.
Design Approach
We worked with the existing architecture rather than against it. Sightlines were simplified, circulation was clarified, and natural light became a central part of the design conversation. A restrained palette allows proportion, texture, and carefully chosen details to do the work.
Materials & Finishes
White oak, softly veined stone, limewashed walls, brushed metal, and tactile linen establish a calm material language. Each finish was reviewed in the actual space and across changing daylight to ensure the palette feels balanced throughout the day.
Closing Note
The finished space is quiet without feeling minimal, practical without feeling ordinary, and personal in all the ways that matter.
Selected Work
