Houzz Tour: A Brooklyn Townhouse Goes From Doghouse Contemporary Gem - When architect Jeff Sherman found this Brooklyn townhouse he had gone to the dogs. The previous owner, who had grown up there, had rented for a number of years. When it became uninhabitable, he used to breed Cane Corso dogs - huge mastiffs, muscle.
When the property went for sale, it was in such poor condition that the estate agent refused to show it. This task fell to the owner, and before he allowed Sherman inside, he had to chase the dogs in the garden and lock the door. Against all odds, the architect who is with Delson or Sherman Architects, thought the house was exactly what he wanted, but he fell and unspeakably dirty. (His contract included a stipulation that all dog waste had to be shoveled out.) "I knew I wanted a building, not a flat or an apartment, and I knew I wanted to make major architectural movements, he said . "I also had to buy something that cost very little money, so that this house will do.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Jeff Sherman
Location Brooklyn, United States
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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The property has been divided into two apartments. Sherman lives in the penthouse, on two floors, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and rents the lower part of a room, a flat bathroom.
The town house was built at the turn of the 20th century. When Sherman bought the floors were caving and roof collapsed. "I bought it in 00, and the area was rough, but there were a lot of nice place around him, he said. "I thought it would be only a matter of time before this area improved, and I was right." Sherman finished the renovation in 2010.
The town house was built at the turn of the 20th century. When Sherman bought the floors were caving and roof collapsed. "I bought it in 00, and the area was rough, but there were a lot of nice place around him, he said. "I thought it would be only a matter of time before this area improved, and I was right." Sherman finished the renovation in 2010.
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Sherman great idea was to open the middle of the house, creating a double height floor which, with a long skylight acts as a light source for the previously dark space.
the wall covered with thick copper in the hallway also has a space that has been carved in the middle - it acts as a bench for removing shoes. "I used copper because I want this partition to be a two-storey object, he said. (It reappears on the second floor in the room.) "I also knew I could do it myself, and I like the way he reacted to the human touch, more and brighter over time she is processed. The ceiling is made of good wood market cedar, the type usually used to align the cabinets. "It feels wonderful, Sherman said.
gray painted wood, recovered from the house during the demolition, surrounding metal parts and acts as support beams. "It was cheaper to let the beams, so I made the statement, he said.
the wall covered with thick copper in the hallway also has a space that has been carved in the middle - it acts as a bench for removing shoes. "I used copper because I want this partition to be a two-storey object, he said. (It reappears on the second floor in the room.) "I also knew I could do it myself, and I like the way he reacted to the human touch, more and brighter over time she is processed. The ceiling is made of good wood market cedar, the type usually used to align the cabinets. "It feels wonderful, Sherman said.
gray painted wood, recovered from the house during the demolition, surrounding metal parts and acts as support beams. "It was cheaper to let the beams, so I made the statement, he said.
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a dining room table in the middle of the open plan dining room, and the kitchen is on one side. The blackboard has a translucent cube covered door (with a pantry) and an opaque door (for bathroom).
The master bedroom directly above the kitchen is kept secret by two layers of corrugated plastic, the kind that is usually used as roofing. "A layer just does not provide enough privacy, so I added another, Sherman said.
The master bedroom directly above the kitchen is kept secret by two layers of corrugated plastic, the kind that is usually used as roofing. "A layer just does not provide enough privacy, so I added another, Sherman said.
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the rear wall of the house is covered with a thin layer of concrete. It was simply trowel on a wall damaged beyond repair and marked with lines (technical plaster call) to prevent it from cracking. The play of sunlight on the surface of the stone as the dramatic air. "It looks a bit like a church," said the architect.
The open shelves above and right of the table act as the back wall of the bedroom. "I wanted to cover the back of the shelves with something, but I could not bear to do so once they have increased, said Sherman.
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The open shelves above and right of the table act as the back wall of the bedroom. "I wanted to cover the back of the shelves with something, but I could not bear to do so once they have increased, said Sherman.
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the handrail of the staircase and pressed -tin paneling are original features. "The stairs were too damaged to save, says Sherman. "Fortunately, this model pressed tin is still in process, which allowed me to repair and restore.
On the top floor, the architect designed a bridge that connects the two rooms. A row of cupboards divides the lower floor.
On the top floor, the architect designed a bridge that connects the two rooms. A row of cupboards divides the lower floor.
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echoing the first floor ceiling, closets are made from knotty cedar wood.
The original flooring on this level could be saved, "even if I had to take many, many staples out of it when I got on the mat," says Sherman.
The original flooring on this level could be saved, "even if I had to take many, many staples out of it when I got on the mat," says Sherman.
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as the room wall area, the wall behind the head is covered with concrete. The wall around the window is lined with large cabinets that serve as wardrobe. This makes the space around the window deep enough for a window seat.
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the upstairs bathroom is small, so Sherman turned into a wet room.
He left a window (the bottom half is obscured) and tiled floor with brick (a long drain is located under the window), because he wanted the space to feel like a shower exterior. "I've always wanted one, but can not have one in the city, he said. "I just feel like it is outdoors.
He left a window (the bottom half is obscured) and tiled floor with brick (a long drain is located under the window), because he wanted the space to feel like a shower exterior. "I've always wanted one, but can not have one in the city, he said. "I just feel like it is outdoors.
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the chance to have real outdoor spaces helped attract architect from Manhattan to Brooklyn. A terraced area which leads to the kitchen has a table and a barbecue area with brick lined.
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the partially trellised garden (the lattice supports vines) is filled with greenery. "I wanted it to be incredibly lush, Sherman said. "One of the surprising pleasures of the house is that I love gardening - I did not love it as much as me."
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