Greek Revival Townhouse — a classic residence transformed for contemporary life and art

Brooklyn, NY
4,900 square feet
2019
Type: Interiors / Townhouses

This Greek Revival style townhouse built in 1834 was carefully restored and transformed for the contemporary life of an art collector. The building’s style, scale, materials, and details contribute to the special character of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. Our design includes the addition of a rooftop room that is carefully set back from the surrounding streets to be hidden from view. A skylight at this level brings in natural light through the house and gently lights a sensuous stair.

While striking at first encounter, the beauty of this house reveals itself over time. Each detail was carefully considered, and together they form an immaculate expression.
Deborah Berke, Senior Principal

Image pair of winding stairway spaces.

With Brooklyn Heights townhouses, one feels a little reverential. In this case, owing in part to its pre-renovated state, we were at liberty to rethink it from first principles. In the end, we made it even more like itself.
Arthi Krishnamoorthy, Senior Principal