Industrial Warmth: Reimagining flow and color on the Brooklyn waterfront.

Located in a converted industrial building on the Brooklyn waterfront, this condo renovation leverages the unique flexibility of the structure’s historic wood framing to execute a complete spatial reimagining. The project moved beyond a standard cosmetic update, gutting the interior to correct a disconnected layout.

The central architectural intervention was the relocation of the inter-connecting stair to the home's structural core. This critical move unlocked the floor plan, allowing us to shift the kitchen entirely to the rear of the unit. Now anchored by custom cabinetry in a dramatic earthy green, the kitchen opens through expansive new glazing to a re-landscaped rear garden with custom pavers—a layout change that successfully navigated a strict condo board approval process for facade alterations.

Materiality plays a central role in grounding the industrial shell. The interiors are wrapped in bespoke white oak paneling, paired with reclaimed flooring sourced from The Hudson Company, adding historic texture to the modern intervention. Moving away from clinical neutrals, the reconfigured bathrooms explore bold color themes in royal blues and teals, fitted with luxury fixtures from Waterworks and Rohl. The result is a home that feels structurally inevitable yet distinctively curated.