cobble hill townhouse

cobble hill, BROOKLYN, NY

This full renovation of a 1850’s townhouse in Cobble Hill was designed as a long-term home for a creative young couple looking to plant roots in Brooklyn. Their vision was clear: a timeless yet expressive space that could evolve with them, support daily rituals, and serve as a generous backdrop for gathering with friends and family.

Throughout the house, architectural interventions were made with care, balancing historic references with modern gestures. The result is a home that feels rooted and refined, full of character yet highly functional—a forever home shaped by beauty, performance, and personal story.

 
 
 

From the start, the design embraced richness—in tone, texture, and material. The interiors layer saturated colors with natural stones, handmade Zellige tile, and fluted glass to create a palette that feels both elevated and inviting. Bold silhouettes in the furnishings and confident use of color reflect the couple’s openness to stylistic risk and desire for a space that feels distinctly their own.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The kitchen, newly opened to the backyard with steel French doors, acts as the social heart of the home. Here, clean architectural lines are softened by warm finishes, and brass hardware—designed by the studio and fabricated by the homeowner’s father—adds a deeply personal touch.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Upstairs, the primary bathroom is a standout. Occupying the full width of the home’s front facade, the space was conceived as a serene retreat. The shower reads almost monolithic, with walls, floors, niche, and bench all clad in the same veined stone, meticulously fabricated to align across surfaces. The effect is immersive—like stepping into a space carved from a single block of marble.