A place to practice classical guitar, a cocktail lounge, storage for several hundred board games and a gallery for the display of art – these were some the pieces of this most unusual renovation. Located in a historical neighborhood, the building itself is only twenty-odd years old. The goal was a renovation of the split-level interior layout to accommodate the owner’s interests and lifestyle.

Carving away at the existing interior allowed the creation of specialized “buildings within the building” designed for specific uses. The space between the elements then became both an interior amenity (allowing for views from and to the various programmed pieces) – and also a bigger and more flexible area facilitating larger gatherings than could the original configuration.

Bridges span the voids between elements. A vast wall of storage is accessed from a rolling ladder. A dumb-waiter connects the kitchen to the lounge. The net effect is a radically customized layout designed around the owner’s unique requirements.

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