Barrow Street Loft

 This former warehouse in the West Village was renovated in 1982 by architect Sigh Winthrop. He lived in one of the apartments for 40 years, custom-designing it to his taste. Our mid-century modern loving clients purchased this time capsule and tasked us with modernizing and making space for their 4-year-old daughter (who loves loft beds) and two college-age daughters visiting regularly. The challenge was to add rooms, but not to lose the spacious loft feeling. We designed a flexible space with a loft bed and a hybrid guest room. Additionally, we offset the walls from the ceiling by installing transom windows that allow space to flow while letting air and light into the rooms.