Homey and inspiring, the Cumberland Townhouse by Ensemble Architecture is the result of a complex transformation. The townhouse in Fort Greene, a neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., “was in a dilapidated state when the owners purchased it; the rear wall was falling down, and water had been entering the building for several years,” the architects say.
They gave the residence a new rear wall as well as a two-story addition at the back of the house. This extension is open to the living room above. Glass and steel windows connect the spaces and echo the two-story exterior windows.
The exterior windows open up to create a seamless connection between the dining room and the garden. Vines are planted in recessed planters along the walls in the dining area, strengthening this connection. “The vines will cover the dividing walls and add an organic quality to all of the spaces that the dining room connects,” the architects say.
Defined by an eclectic collection of furniture and finishes, this Brooklyn townhouse displays an original personality. We love the fresh mix of traditional and contemporary. [Photos courtesy of Ensemble Architecture]
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