Prospect Heights Residence

The design of this two story addition to a family home in Brooklyn expands the living space and emphasizes the connection to the outdoor spaces. By shifting the stacked volumes of bedrooms in accordance to zoning code, the design welcomes multiple terraces and covered outdoor spaces. The south garden maintains a seamless connection to the patio through to the new living space. 

The framing system designed in the addition reflects the existing structure of the original building below, calling back to the historical nature of the original warehouse below. The material palette throughout the addition maintains neutral tones with white walls and concrete floors, with the wood staircase as the centerpiece that wraps through the three floors of the home. The Shui Sugi Ban cladding references the black steel accents throughout the original building and allows the original brick facade to maintain prominence on the street front.

Location:

Brooklyn, New York

Client:

Private

Type:

Two-Story Addition

Project Date:

Summer 2019 - Present

Firm:

Pablo de Miguel Architects

Team Role:

Involved in the planning, SD, DD, and CD stages. Participated in client-architect meetings to present the developments of the project. Assessed the zoning requirements for the site and developed proposals for the office. Coordinated design decisions with the client and the engineers. Developed a fully detailed BIM model for the project through to construction documentation.