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We’re looking forward to discussing how to achieve historic masonry Passive House retrofits at scale at the Phius Alliance Winter Quarterly, where our own Michael Ingui and Will Conner will be joined by: John Mitchell, of bldgtyp Andrew Fishman, of SMR Craftworks, and Cramer Silkworth, of Baukraft Engineering. Register for the virtual event, which will…

When Carla Shen and her husband, a Brooklyn-based art collector came to us to renovate her home, we knew we had to create the perfect backdrop for her collection. We reimagined classic details like hardwood floors, a dramatic fireplace and vintage chandelier, and historic crown molding. Alongside BIA Interiors, we integrated these features with sleek,…

The artistic nature of leaded glass lends itself to both modern and traditional houses. The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse was an excellent opportunity for BIA Interiors to continue to work with one of our favorite artisans, Brooklyn-based Sunburst Studio. The leaded glass inset into the wet bar millwork balances the modern form and function of…

When we first entered the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, we were struck by the potential presented by the original galley kitchen and dining room. Our first instinct was to remove the wall that separated both rooms. This ensured that the Parlor Kitchen had the same grandeur as the double parlor at the front of the…

BIA Interiors and Baxt Ingui Architects are excited to announce our participation in this year’s Brooklyn Heights Designer Showcase! Please join us Wednesday, September 21, 2022 to meet the designers (including our own Sohui Kim, Michael Ingui, and Meghan Laky), to preview the Showhouse, and support the work of the Brooklyn Heights Association! Get your tickets…

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, our own Michael Ingui, founder of the Accelerator, joins Zack Semke and cohosts Mary James and Matthew Cutler-Welsh to discuss the past years of the Accelerator. They discuss why the Passive House Accelerator was founded, the precursor networks that inspired the effort, and how…

We originally worked on this Cobble Hill brownstone years ago, when its previous owners hired us to reconfigure the uniquely wide townhouse. When the house sold in 2020, its new owners brought us back to make the home their perfect space. We worked closely with London-based interior designers nune to create a minimalist, Belgian farmhouse-inspired…

This Brooklyn Heights Greek Revival Rowhouse lived a number of lives since it was originally built in 1846. Throughout the home’s early years, a series of additions and renovations at the rear of the house created an eclectic collection of spaces. Since 1951, the family of architect Herbert Kaufman owned the home, until our client…

A quiet, private indoor-outdoor space is the perfect way to spend hot NYC days and evenings. In this Brooklyn Heights carriage house, we designed a unique sculptural penthouse. Due to the home’s location in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, vertical additions had to be invisible from the street. An asymmetric curved roofline allowed this addition…

Our recently completed Passive House project was featured in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle! Architect Michael Ingui sat down with Mary Frost to discuss the growing Passive House movement in Brooklyn and our recent Passive House retrofit of a Brooklyn Heights townhome. Special thanks to the project team, who made this stunning home a reality: Maggie…