Modern and Antique Dwelling
Bridging two generation
This project addresses the issue of limited sunlight in the typical long rectangular buildings commonly seen in New York. I design and create with careful consideration, using only basic information from virtual clients.
I aimed to blend antiquity and modernity, appealing to two different generations. Extensive use of moldings creates an antique feel, complemented by warm olive and yellow accent tones. Ivory predominates for a clean aesthetic, while intentionally subdued saturation adds a touch of luxury. Communal spaces, strategically positioned near windows or with ceilings allowing sunlight, cater to the building's characteristics. Glass on upper walls maximizes natural light ingress.
Rhino, and Enscape used
Rhino, and Enscape used
Client and Site
Address: 262 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
The site is a rectangular shape, so I solve the problem of light caused by a small number of windows and sets up a virtual client to design a residential house.
Virtual Client Collage
For the reconfiguration of the industrial building, the clients, Hakim and Celeste, both Public Defender lawyers, along with Hakim's mother, Amelia, who is in the early stages of Dementia, have specific needs. Amelia has a helper, Amanda, a graduate student, who requires a small room. To fulfill code requirements for light and air in occupiable rooms, a courtyard is introduced. The design includes a garden for Hakim and Amelia to spend time together outdoors, which is Hakim's hobby and a great place for Amelia to take a walk. Amanda takes care of Amelia but not all week. Hakim and Celeste, who are trustworthy and friendly to each other, chose to live in Brooklyn because there are lots of peaceful parks, and the neighborhood is not loud. The project evolves with detailed characteristics tailored to the family's unique requirements.
Room positioning was carefully planned for functionality and enhanced living. The kitchen, benefiting from sunlight, is on the first floor, adjacent to the living room. The first floor includes a shoe rack, closet, kitchen, and spaces for the client's room. A sofa and desk are provided for the helper, who is a student and not always resident. The client's mother's room is on the second floor, near the client's working room and yoga room. The garden, with a vegetable garden and pergola for cooking or relaxing, is the family's space. This setup allows easy access for the mother and provides areas for the family to gather and exercise together.
Material and Furniture Collage
To achieve a balance of antiquity and modernity, I predominantly used olive and ivory colors along with walnut, complemented by metal accents. The ivory walls help tone down the boldness of the olive, with the percentage of each color varying in different spaces. Specifically, in Hakim and her husband's bedroom, who favor a modern style, olive is not used, while Hakim's mother's room features green wallpaper. Additionally, the shared spaces between the two generations evenly incorporate both colors.
