As a family residing in New York City’s East Village neighborhood grew, so did its need for square footage. Expanding into an adjoining unit in its prewar midrise required a renovation—one that would better unify the space and serve different functions. It was also a chance to bring the mechanical systems up to standard and gently call back the 1920s building’s oh-so-subtle deco style. With a stated mission of “creating generational sustainability through connected design,” Lang Architecture was the right partner to carry out the task. And with the homeowners closely involved in every step of the “deep and broad” process, the prolific New York City and Hudson Valley practice was truly a partner. So were general contractor Ravi Arps and Brooklyn furniture fabrication studio Elephants.
The cohesive result is defined by the deft deployment of limited natural materials and the introduction of a curved motif that carries across from architectural features to built-in furnishings. The space is infused with an implicit sense of longevity—something hard to come by in this city. This was largely due to the clients’ willingness to do things the right way. “They knew what they wanted but also gave us a degree of autonomy to realize their ambition,” said Drew Lang, Lang Architecture principal.
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