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Beechknoll
Beechknoll
Queens, Queens County, NY, United States
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Other Projects by Sonya Lee Architect llc
Beechknoll
Queens, Queens County, NY, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
Built in 1935, this stately landmarked home in the lush Forest Hills Gardens, New York City had lost its original grandeur and was in complete disrepair and decay— massive water damage caused gaping holes between the first and second floor, there were structural inadequacies, small punched opening windows that stuck, a defunct heating system and finishes dated from the 1950s all beckoned for a full gut renovation. The floor plan was mostly kept in tact with a strategic reorganization to provide a more modern life for this busy family of four. The kitchen was opened up to the dining room for a more spacious and informal environment. Entertaining, family oriented and comfortable yet modern were the goals for the project. Three large patio doors at the kitchen replaced the two small windows and a narrow gated door to the rear garden, providing for a more indoor-outdoor connection. The lush rear yard was fully landscaped to encourage dining and entertaining outdoors. The enlarged, open kitchen now is bathed in natural light from three sides of the house, becoming a central space in the house.
The five bedrooms and five and half baths were all renovated with new finishes, lighting, millwork throughout with a clean, warm and inviting palette. Built-ins were integrated in each room, allowing for ample storage and playful details. With almost swiss army knife precision, a folding desk was integrated into the primary bedroom suite to accommodate a flexible work from home setup.
The attic was originally a dark, wood clad space that was likened to a 1970s chalet — large flintstone tiles, oversized soaking tub, faux wood beams and dated fixtures. The whole space was reorganized into a guest bedroom, bathroom and playroom. Playful details included a modern “treehouse” suspended from the ceiling, built-in “nap nooks,” a hanging chair and ample storage for all the games and toys.
Mostly unseen but heroic in it’s overhaul, all new building systems were upgraded with high energy performance and equipment — new windows with insulated glazing, zoned electrical heating and central cooling, structural reinforcement and stability and spray insulation throughout for a high energy performance envelope.
The five bedrooms and five and half baths were all renovated with new finishes, lighting, millwork throughout with a clean, warm and inviting palette. Built-ins were integrated in each room, allowing for ample storage and playful details. With almost swiss army knife precision, a folding desk was integrated into the primary bedroom suite to accommodate a flexible work from home setup.
The attic was originally a dark, wood clad space that was likened to a 1970s chalet — large flintstone tiles, oversized soaking tub, faux wood beams and dated fixtures. The whole space was reorganized into a guest bedroom, bathroom and playroom. Playful details included a modern “treehouse” suspended from the ceiling, built-in “nap nooks,” a hanging chair and ample storage for all the games and toys.
Mostly unseen but heroic in it’s overhaul, all new building systems were upgraded with high energy performance and equipment — new windows with insulated glazing, zoned electrical heating and central cooling, structural reinforcement and stability and spray insulation throughout for a high energy performance envelope.
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