The Shelter Island pool house was designed as a retreat and relaxation space for a busy mother and daughter duo. The footprint of the building is minimal – large enough to entertain some guests, but small enough to remain intimate when just two or three people are using the space.
New York based studio General Assembly developed a total renovation project for an apartment in the Vinegar Hill neighbourhood. After trying and failing to find an apartment with character, the owners of this space opted to combine two fairly lifeless new development apartments and renovate to perfectly suit their style.
This loft in a former jute mill was in a state of disrepair when we got our hands on it. Our approach was to combine many of the original elements with modern touches to create a space with a clean, contemporary, yet raw feeling.
Architects: General Assembly Project: State Street Apartment Location: Brooklyn, New York, NY, United States Area: 800 sf Photography: Joe Fletcher In Brooklyn Heights, architect Sarah Zames of firm General Assembly turned a dated 800-square-foot apartment into a comfortable home for a young couple. From the architect: The owners of State Street apartment are creatives with busy travel
