Narrow Townhouse

Narrow Townhouse transforms an abandoned rowhousein Gowanus, Brooklyn into a two-family home for a localcouple choosing to downsize. Working within the tightconfines of an 180-year old structure, we shaped roomsthat are quiet, efficient, and generous where it counts.What began as a straightforward renovation became astudy in doing more with less. Tight width, constraineddaylight, and an aging shell set the brief: werenewed the envelope and re-organized the interiorsaround light, storage, and the daily rituals of the clients.The narrowness of the resulting interior once thestructural remediations were complete required custommillwork to turn constraints into assets for living.The house is calm and practical: allowing the narrowness todisappear within the daily life within the millwork elements.The result is understated and balanced—an old shell givennew life through careful detailing, and a small footprint madegenerous through disciplined space planning.