Passive House Contemporary Townhouse

Lincoln Square Passive Brownstone

Front facade of an Upper West Side, Manhattan Passive House.

This Upper West Side Historic District townhouse was our second certified Passive House retrofit in Manhattan. Our clients were committed to a sustainable home, but did not want to sacrifice a modern, luxurious interior or the historic charm of the brownstone.

After Front facade of an Upper West Side, Manhattan Passive House after renovation
Before Front facade of an Upper West Side, Manhattan Passive House before renovation
We restored the historic façade and reinstalled the previously removed brownstone stoop and front yard.
After Rear facade of an Upper West Side, Manhattan Passive House before renovation
Before Rear facade of an Upper West Side, Manhattan Passive House before renovation.
An extension at the rear façade allowed us to create a two-story wall of glass with passive-certified components. The glazing allows natural light to pour into the kitchen and living room and double height space.
White oak staircase and mahogany handrail and balusters in an Upper West Side Passive House.

On the interior, we designed an open concept floorplan heavy on modern details. This allowed the 18-foot-wide home to feel spacious and provided unique interior details.

White oak staircase and mahogany handrail and balusters in an Upper West Side Passive House.
White oak and mahogany staircase and built-in wet bar in an Upper West Side Passive House.
Double height space, large window and chandelier in an Upper West Side Passive House
Ironwork detailing on an Upper West Side brownstone Passive House.
Shower stall, light fixture, and freestanding bathtub in the primary bathroom of an Upper West Side Passive House.
Freestanding tub, solid wood Jack and Jill vanity, and pendant lights in the primary bathroom of an Upper West Side Passive House.
White oak staircase and mahogany handrail and balusters in an Upper West Side Passive House.
All white kitchen with four pendant lights and natural wood countertops in an Upper West Side Passive House
Collaborators
  • Kleen Construction
Photography
  • Adam Kane Macchia
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  • Rethinking The Future

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