The aspirations of this project was to envision a one of a kind home, embracing minimalism and contemporary design culture, while respecting historic urban context and structure.

Project Name: Minimalist Classic NYC Brownstone
Studio Name: Jacob Bek
Location: New York, United States
Photography: Katie Schuering
Project size: 4500 ft2
Completion date: 2019
Building levels: 6

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Dining Space ©Katie Schuering

Our design for this Upper East Side townhome did just that through a consistent interweaving of materiality, program, light and nature.

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Bathroom ©Katie Schuering

The resulting home contains four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an art gallery, entertainment spaces, private living and dining spaces, interior and exterior gardens, gym, and library.

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Kitchen ©Katie Schuering
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