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Munter Residence
Munter Residence
New York, NY, United States
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Munter Residence
New York, NY, United States
Firm
Type
YEAR
2012
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
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A Danish/American couple approached I-Beam Design to renovate their 1500 square foot New York City property. With their keen eyes for perfection, minimalist modernism and fascination with history of materials we embarked on a collaborative journey to translate their desires into a three dimensional habitable space that reflects their personalities and ideals.
The couple was interested in keeping the space as open and raw as possible which lead to the transformation of the cramped two-bedroom/two bath apartment into an open and flexible loft.
All walls were stripped down to the original brick exposing the history of the two row house buildings prior to their condo conversion in the 1980s. Old window openings, which had been a light shaft between the 2 buildings prior to the conversion, were re-opened in the bathroom and hallway.
Incorporation of sliding doors, built-in cabinets and glass with the brick openings became one of the main features of the apartment, transforming and celebrating the visual and historical cross connections within the space.
“Smart Glass” windows that transition from clear to frosted at the flick of a switch transform the views between the bathroom, kitchen and entry to illuminate and reveal the different spaces while providing privacy when needed.
The extension of materials between the bathroom and kitchen link the two spaces in unexpected ways. Reclaimed antique subway tiles in the kitchen also surround the bathtub in the bathroom. The Caesar Stone “pebble” kitchen countertop wraps around the cabinets and cascades onto sills and shelves in the bathroom creating functional continuity with materials.
A hallway leading into the bathroom reveals its history as a former shaft way between early 20th century row houses. By keeping it exposed and incorporating a mirror on the bathroom door, the unique character of this interstitial space is extended beyond.
A large sliding door separates the living area from the guest bedroom while a set of tri-sliding doors that pocket between closets divide the large bedroom area into two separate rooms as needed.
The couple was interested in keeping the space as open and raw as possible which lead to the transformation of the cramped two-bedroom/two bath apartment into an open and flexible loft.
All walls were stripped down to the original brick exposing the history of the two row house buildings prior to their condo conversion in the 1980s. Old window openings, which had been a light shaft between the 2 buildings prior to the conversion, were re-opened in the bathroom and hallway.
Incorporation of sliding doors, built-in cabinets and glass with the brick openings became one of the main features of the apartment, transforming and celebrating the visual and historical cross connections within the space.
“Smart Glass” windows that transition from clear to frosted at the flick of a switch transform the views between the bathroom, kitchen and entry to illuminate and reveal the different spaces while providing privacy when needed.
The extension of materials between the bathroom and kitchen link the two spaces in unexpected ways. Reclaimed antique subway tiles in the kitchen also surround the bathtub in the bathroom. The Caesar Stone “pebble” kitchen countertop wraps around the cabinets and cascades onto sills and shelves in the bathroom creating functional continuity with materials.
A hallway leading into the bathroom reveals its history as a former shaft way between early 20th century row houses. By keeping it exposed and incorporating a mirror on the bathroom door, the unique character of this interstitial space is extended beyond.
A large sliding door separates the living area from the guest bedroom while a set of tri-sliding doors that pocket between closets divide the large bedroom area into two separate rooms as needed.
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