Apartments and Condos

Schoolhouse Loft

Staircase lined with built-in bookshelves and open metal railings.

This unique Cobble Hill loft, located in a converted turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, called for well-defined spaces within an open floorplan.

Main living space of a loft apartment with an open kitchen, staircase lined with bookshelves, and metal railings opening the loft space to below. — In the kitchen, we turned the dark, closet-like original layout into an open, cozy space. A new island defines the kitchen without closing it off and provides informal dining.

Living space and walled-off kitchen before our renovation — In the kitchen, we turned the dark, closet-like original layout into an open, cozy space. A new island defines the kitchen without closing it off and provides informal dining.

Kitchen after our renovation with natural wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and stone countertops.

Note from the Architect

Removing a portion of the rear kitchen visually tied the space to the loft above. Shifting and enlarging the staircase allowed us to incorporate built-in bookshelves along the entire stair. Along with providing storage for our clients' ample collection of art and books, the new shelving invites frequent movement between the two levels.