RAJKUMARI RATNAVANTI SCHOOL
JAISALMER, INDIA
Constructed with hand cut local sandstone, the Girls’ School and Womens' Center will address the need to educate girls and empower women from the neighboring villages in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The oval forms were employed to reflect the curvilinear shapes of the local forts and also universal symbols of female strength.
RAJKUMARI RATNAVANTI SCHOOL
JAISALMER, INDIA
Constructed with hand cut local sandstone, the Girls’ School and Womens' Center will address the need to educate girls and empower women from the neighboring villages in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The oval forms were employed to reflect the curvilinear shapes of the local forts and also universal symbols of female strength.
BEACH HOUSE
LONG ISLAND, NY
Design of 6,000 sq. ft. new house, pool and pool house within an environmentally sensitive beachfront and wetlands area. The house is designed in natural materials with simple cedar and shingle structures connected by copper clad transitions. An artificial dune both masks the septic mound and enforces the idea that the house rises out of the natural landscape.
SAN REMO APARTMENT
SAN REMO, NY
Complete renovation of apartment including kitchen renovation, cabinetry, interior design and furnishings. Construction and interior layout to accommodate the modern and flexible lifestyle of adults and children in the same space. Extensive storage was built to contain children's toys, a novelist's books and a music executive's cd collection and and upright piano.
WEST VILLAGE DUPLEX
WEST VILLAGE, NY
Complete renovation of a duplex/penthouse including an exterior roof deck. The design included a new kitchen, custom cabinetry, metal fireplace and an insertion of an outdoor shower in an existing light shaft. Every effort was made to include original architectural features and exposed beams while blending with the new design.
SOHO LOFT
SOHO, NY
Design of 2,000 sq. ft. loft from a completely raw space. A "functional wall" was created along one side of the 14' high ceilinged space to house the bathrooms, laundry room and kitchen below and extra storage above. The layout included new landmarks approved windows, plumbing, electrical, finishes, etc. Walnut panels and blackened steel windows and doors delineate the different spaces and create the new rooms. Designed for a screen writer the space was kept as open as possible to allow for the most access to light.
HUDSON LOFT
145 HUDSON, NYC
Renovation of a 5,000 sq ft loft for a young family of five. The children’s rooms had bunk beds to maximize space and allow for a play area with a basketball hoop. The couple were industrial designers and the design created a neutral backdrop for their eclectic pieces. The kitchen featured a four inch think marble counter and backslash that was like a painting in the space.
TRIBECA LOFT
TRIBECA, NY
Design of 2,000 sq. ft. loft from a completely raw space. The layout included new windows, plumbing, electrical, finishes, etc. Simple, inexpensive and durable materials are incorporated into the open plan. The space effectively accommodates children's play spaces with adult home offices.