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Hirschkron/Camacho

New York, United States
 
A project by: MANIFOLD ArchitectureStudio
 
Architecture, Interior
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The relatively complex format of this unique triplex apartment was clarified through a spatial reconfiguration offering fluidity that was not present in its past conversion. Located in a landmarked synagogue, this penthouse apartment is one of five transformed in the 1980s within the former Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Andhe Ungarn near East Village's To... read more
The relatively complex format of this unique triplex apartment was clarified through a spatial reconfiguration offering fluidity that was not present in its past conversion. Located in a landmarked synagogue, this penthouse apartment is one of five transformed in the 1980s within the former Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Andhe Ungarn near East Village's Tompkins Square Park. The original designer had oddly defined the triplex, not utilizing the immense ceiling height, ignoring the possibilities to bring in the exterior through roof access introducing odd angles and inserting clunky details such as a heavy wooden stair, rendering the supposedly spacious living space tight and ungracious.
The design re-evaluated the spatial possibilities together with the client?s request. A challenge was to maintain its historical qualities while improving on its spatial qualities. The design focused on refining the main living area and directing a flow from bottom to top with continuous design elements and glass throughout. This meant creating a comprehensive built-in around the main stair which encased the powder room, wine storage and media storage which angles from wide to narrow up towards the mezzanine. At the mezzanine, a library/lounge and walk-in closet replaced the previously awkward main bathroom and semi-bedroom/storage. The master bathroom was relocated to the top level, housed in a curved, fritted glass wall allowing the clients to relax in their tub while gazing onto the desirable outdoor terrace through a new glass fade. Perimeter planters curve and move to separate and meet, providing different widths for the black bamboo planters and built-in seating. collapse
 
Type Residential - Single family residence, Apartment
 
 
Location New York
United States
 
Building status built in 2009
 
Number of stories 3
 
Site type urban
 
Building area 1500 sqft
 
 

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MANIFOLD ArchitectureStudio
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Philipp von Dalwig
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Kit von Dalwig
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