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Boerum Hill High Performance Retrofit
Boerum Hill High Performance Retrofit
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
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Boerum Hill High Performance Retrofit
Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, United States
This project in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn is a transformation of a two family, three story landmarked townhouse from 1860. The owners wanted to retain most of the existing plaster and wood work, resulting in a renovation that was surgical in nature. It was a light touch approach that brought the house into the next century by updating systems and incorporating high performance openings. We repaired and maintained important original elements to address deterioration, whilst being respectful and careful with the house’s historic beauty.
The plaster molding required a custom 3D mold to recreate the original in areas that were crumbling or missing parts. New structural openings connect previously separate areas creating a more open living space. These openings have new minimal, modern trim that contrast with the original decorative window and door trim. The original old growth pine flooring was able to be retained throughout, sanded and finished to highlight the beautiful natural grain of the wood. The introduction of playful greens and blues balances out the warmth and complexity of the flooring and intricate plaster detailing throughout the home.
On the exterior, we replaced all of the existing windows with high-performance, triple-glazed wood windows. The windows simulate the double-hung arrangement of historic windows, a requirement of local landmark district regulations, while still providing superior thermal and acoustic performance. High performance skylights were also installed to allow natural light into the upper floor. The roof cavity was filled with blown-in cellulose insulation to improve thermal performance. Wood entry doors at the top of the stoop, original to the house, were refinished and repaired. On the rear facade, localized repairs to failing brickwork were made, then painted white with dark green window frames.
The plaster molding required a custom 3D mold to recreate the original in areas that were crumbling or missing parts. New structural openings connect previously separate areas creating a more open living space. These openings have new minimal, modern trim that contrast with the original decorative window and door trim. The original old growth pine flooring was able to be retained throughout, sanded and finished to highlight the beautiful natural grain of the wood. The introduction of playful greens and blues balances out the warmth and complexity of the flooring and intricate plaster detailing throughout the home.
On the exterior, we replaced all of the existing windows with high-performance, triple-glazed wood windows. The windows simulate the double-hung arrangement of historic windows, a requirement of local landmark district regulations, while still providing superior thermal and acoustic performance. High performance skylights were also installed to allow natural light into the upper floor. The roof cavity was filled with blown-in cellulose insulation to improve thermal performance. Wood entry doors at the top of the stoop, original to the house, were refinished and repaired. On the rear facade, localized repairs to failing brickwork were made, then painted white with dark green window frames.
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