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01 165 GATES AVE PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
This townhouse, nestled in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, sits at a unique corner where a bustling avenue meets a quaint local street. Stretching across four levels, its slender design is illuminated by extensive windows on both ends, a feature not commonly found in typical townhouses. The interior is connected through a central staircase, harmonizing the vertical and horizontal spaces with continuous wood flooring, embodying a crafted, nature-inspired ambiance. Influenced by its owners—a couple comprising an environmental attorney and a gallerist, along with their two young children—the residence at 165 Gates Ave beautifully blends classical and modern styles, creating a serene, understated haven. Its interior design is marked by a warm, inviting color palette, fostering a seamless transition between different areas and extending the living space to the outdoors. Strategic color use within the home delineates various functional zones. High-quality, durable materials like stone, brass, and timber highlight a commitment to longevity and sustainability. Attention to detail is paramount, weaving together a rich array of textures including linen, cotton, velvet, horsehair, and cashmere, adding layers of luxurious comfort. Each space within the townhouse narrates a story of time, place, and its inhabitants, ensuring that the personal touches imbue a sense of comfort and intimacy for the owners.
YEAR | SPRING 2023 LOCATION | 165 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY AREA | 3872 SQFT 4
CLIENT & PROGRAM Client Info
Adjacency Analysis Matrix
Mood Board
Foyer Dining Father, 36 Environmental Attorney
Mother, 32 Gallerist
They all need an office / Library May need individual office if neccessay A shared library with amount of books and space for collection
Kitchen Living Library Office Studio Garage Playroom Half Bath
Twin 1 (Boy), 5
Twin 2 (Boy), 5
Started Kindergarten Need a large playroom Need individual study desk in their rooms and storage spaces
Master M Bath Child 1 Child 2 Child Bath Nanny
Nanny, 40 Child Caretaker Need a small bedroom near the children/Kitchen
N Bath Laundry
LIVING ROOM In this home, every wall stands as a tribute to the owners’ deep-seated love for art. As a gallerist based in Brooklyn, the owner embrace art not just as a form of expression but as a comprehensive way of life. The residence features striking contrasts, such as pristine white walls against the rich textures of black marble and golden accents, seamlessly blending classic elegance with modern design. This fusion creates a harmonious balance reminiscent of yin and yang, where hard and soft elements coexist.
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The living room is particularly luminous, further accentuated by an exquisite light fixture from Apparatus. Here, sensual materials like marble, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain are artfully paired with hand-patinated brass. This combination of textures and finishes crafts an artistic space that not only reflects the owners’ unique character but also showcases their refined taste to visitors.
MASTER SUITE
The second level of the dwelling is thoughtfully crafted as a master suite, embodying both elegance and comfort. While the residence predominantly showcases a palette of muted tones, it offers delightful surprises in its smaller rooms, adding character and depth to the overall design. This level masterfully employs a dynamic interplay of patterns and tones, creating an environment that resonates with warmth and familiarity. The careful selection of textures and colors ensures that each space, while unique, maintains a cohesive and inviting atmosphere throughout. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also ensures that the master suite remains a serene and welcoming retreat within the home.
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The entrance to the master suite reveals an elegantly designed walk-in closet, setting the tone for the luxury within. The reflective surfaces of the mirrors enhance the sense of space, seamlessly leading one into the heart of the suite where tranquility and privacy prevail.
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Top The bedroom features brass embellishments to enhance its sophistication.
Left The bathroom is designed with Kohler fixtures and equipment.
Library This cozy corner room, adorned in a rich dark green hue, offers a private space ideal for intimate conversations and serves well as a gentleman’s retreat.
The bedroom’s alcove provides a secluded spot for personal reflection and relaxation. Encircled by a vibrant, wild pattern, it offers a tranquil space for meditation and rest.
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02 DAWN TO DUSK AMTRAK TRAIN
The concept of this interior design project for Amtrak’s sleeper and dining cars is to create a comfortable and flexible space that enhances the travel experience for passengers. The design incorporates prefabricated pods in the sleeper car with curtains for privacy and a partition system that allows for a more spacious environment when desired. The dining car features modular and deformable tables and chairs, as well as multiple seating options, bars, food vending machine and lounge areas that allow passengers to dine while taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains and coastlines. Moreover, the curtain, acting as a canvas, captures the ever-changing outdoor views, bringing them to life in the room. Natural wood and wood veneer elements are used throughout the interior to reflect the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. The overall goal is to provide passengers with a unique and unforgettable experience that not only caters to their basic travel needs but also elevates their journey.
YEAR | SPRING 2023 LOCATION | AMTRAK TRAIN AREA | 900 SQFT PER CAR
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An elegant dining experience is enhanced by the stunning views from the train windows that change throughout the day, as well as the rhythmic sounds of the train along the tracks.
Bar
Dining
Food Vending Machine (Side)
Lounge
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Module Seating & Table
Sleeping Pod
By folding the base panel in half, people can comfortably walk in. Storage is provided below the bed board.
Original modules can be arranged in a variety of ways. Flat surfaces are suitable for use as lounge areas.
A simple hinged panel that allows the base board on the window side to function as both bed and day bed.
A liftable partition is available on both sides to provide separation or support.
Fully opened the partition and shades in between the pod allows a shared large space for at least two people.
A cushion can be removed to serve as a chair back, and the wood base can be lifted in order to serve as a table.
The partitions can be reconfigured to create double or familysized units, catering to different group sizes. They are designed for easy movement and secure locking.
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Bar Stool
The stool is designed to be flat when folded, which could perfectly fit under the bar counter.
The cross leg allows the chair to be stable.
Prefabricated modules can be arranged in a variety of ways to accommodate different group sizes.
Checking In Upper Level
Lounge Mode
Sleeping Mode
Checking In Ground Level
Lying Down Mode (Share)
Dining Mode (Share)
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Sleeper cars are equipped with two restroom and one shower room at the end. By focusing on flexibility, comfort, and connectivity, the design elevates the travel experience, making it more than just a journey, but a memorable part of the trip.
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Reflecting the outdoor scenery, the wood elements bring warmth and a sense of nature inside. Including traditional dining seats, bar stools, and lounge chairs. Each offers a unique perspective of the scenery outside.
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03 THE AIRY HOUSE COMMUNAl DWELLING
People are more likely to connect each other with nature. Natural ventilation could not only help to keep occupants calm, reducing the stress, but also improve their attention. In this project, the house invites natural wind and light indoors. In fact, seeing natural movement indoors could be more beneficial than seeing nature outside through a window. Starting from the idea, the space is designed in an axis, providing a long living room in the center, with all activities spreading out. The idea that capturing and drawing the wind through is to provide voids along the living area. There are no large solid walls longitudinally, instead, using the full-height sliding doors for separation and coherence. One of the most significant designs is to create a “semi-private” space by introducing softweight chiffon curtains, connecting people to the public living room harmoniously. While sliding the full-height walls to the sides enlarge the space, and the room becomes more airy. At the same time, they can all have a view of the central environment.
YEAR | FALL 2021 LOCATION | 200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY AREA | 3900 SQFT 20
Site Description and Analysis Location
Located in Brooklyn downtown.
The dewling is on the first floor of the Chemistry Building in Pratt campus.
Residence: brownstone, row houses and apartments around.
Grocery
Subway Station
Surrounding
Restaurant & Cafe
Various restaurants and cafes nearby
public
residence
service
There are plenty of supermarket and grocery in 10 min walk
G, F lines in 10 min walk
industry
leisure/park
Noise
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Accessibility of area
External traffic efficiency
Safety
Convenience
User Groups & Programming Pratt Faculty
Pratt Staff
student
Guests
Fort Green
Clinton Hill
non-Pratt affiliated
Guests
4 single occupancy dwellings
2 double occupancy dwellings
Concept
Transparency Transparency could be approached by either using translucent material, or using blocks to create solid and void. It can expand the space visually, and let more light come in.
Transparency + Movement: of light, air, sound
The movement of light and air are similar. As the interior is facing South, towards North, the southern part shares more sunlight and temperature. The air is also coming in and going through the whole interior. People‘s movement is affected by the movement of light and air as well.
Transparency + sustainability Sustainability could be a greenhouse with trees inside a room, absorbing carbon dioxide. Also when increasing the natural light transmission level, less energy is used. What‘s more, green can bring people together. It can also lighten up our feelings, and making the interior more welcome.
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Soft material like curtains are applied in the longitudinal side, hard material like wood panels are set in transverse direction due to the movement of air and sunlight.
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THE AIRY HOUSE COMMUNAl DWELLING
Public area is located in the center with all functions. A space that encourages people to connect and interact. Public living room, kitchen, dining and meeting bring diverse activities, attracting people to be together. Curtains are aligned through the living area from the entrance to the back. Translucent material for each unit’s wall towards the middle, increasing the level of light transmission.
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