Et townhouse designet af Steven Harris i historiske Brooklyn Heights

ARKITEKTURHISTORIE
Fuldt genskabt i 2010 af den prisvindende arkitekt Steven Harris, berømt i Architectural Digest’s AD100, afspejler dette townhouse hans karakteristiske blanding af historisk karakter og moderne klarhed. Museumskvalitets flydende vægge, en skræddersyet stål- og glastrappe oplyst af et ovenlysvindue, og store vinduer skaber en loft-lignende fornemmelse inden for en historisk brownstone-facade, genoprettet fra sin tidligere marinefinish til varm mursten og sten i harmoni med det historiske gadebillede.

DESIGNSAMARBEJDE
Designet i samarbejde med Marti Sagar Interiors, er interiørerne helende, beboelige og opløftende. Kendt for sin moderne, men tidløse stil, har Sagar skabt boliger i hele New York, New England og ude i verden, med fokus på funktionelle helligdomme, der balancerer skønhed, komfort og moderne livsstil.

LOKALITETENS KARAKTER
• Stueetage: Et dramatisk underholdningsniveau med høje lofter, en gaspejs, brede plankegulve i hårdttræ og en stor galleri-væg, der er ideel til storskala kunst. Gulv-til-loft-vinduer mod både øst og vest indrammer udsigt til den anlagte have og den neo-gotiske St. Charles Borromeo Kirke, hvilket tilbyder både privatliv og arkitektonisk skønhed.
• Haveetage: Et kulinarisk centrum med et stort køkken til kokken med en seks-brænder Wolf komfur, side-om-side Sub-Zero køleskabe, dobbelte opvaskemaskiner og vasker, rummelige forberedelsesoverflader i sten og rigeligt skab. Et formelt spisestue har udsigt til haven.
• Tredje etage: I øjeblikket konfigureret som et bibliotek og kontor, men let konverterbart til en anden primær suite.
• Fjerde etage: En fredfyldt primær suite med store vinduer, en gasbrændende pejs og en sjælden indhegnet soveveranda omgivet af grønne planter. Det spa-lignende badeværelse inkluderer en dobbelvask, et karbad og bruser belyst af tre østvendte vinduer.
• Øverste etage: Oplyst af et centralt ovenlysvindue, er dette fleksible rum ideelt til et gæsteværelse, mediarum, træningsstudio eller kreativt tilflugtssted. En skræddersyet stål- og glastrappe med flydende glastrin stiger gennem hjemmet og kanalerer lys fra ovenlyset, diffunderet af en fluted glasvæg, hvilket skaber en lysende vertikal søjle, der forbinder hvert niveau.
• Kælder: Utility og opbevaring med diskret integration.
• Yderligere funktioner: Integreret lydsystem, gaspejs og zoneret gasfyret HVAC med individuelt kontrollerede rum.

BELIGGENHED & LIVSSTIL
12 Sidney Place ligger inden for Brooklyn Heights historiske kvarter, New York Citys første fredede nabolag, udpeget i 1965. Kvarteret er berømt for sine statelige mursten- og brownstonehuse, træbeklædte gader og 1800-tallets charme, der tilbyder en sjælden blanding af arkitektonisk arv og moderne byliv. Sidney Place i sig selv er en af de mest eftertragtede blokke i nabolaget, værdsat for sit privatliv, haver og historiske karakter. Kun få minutter fra Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park og et stort transportknudepunkt, tilbyder townhouse både fred og byadgang.

A Steven Harris-designed Townhouse in Historic Brooklyn Heights

ARCHITECTURAL PROVENANCE
Fully reimagined in 2010 by award-winning architect Steven Harris, celebrated in Architectural Digest’s AD100, this townhouse reflects his signature blend of historic character and contemporary clarity. Museum-quality floating walls, a custom steel-and-glass staircase illuminated by a skylight, and oversized windows create a loft-like sensibility within a historic brownstone façade, restored from its former navy finish to warm brick and stone in harmony with the landmark streetscape.

DESIGN COLLABORATION
Designed in collaboration with Marti Sagar Interiors, the interiors are restorative, livable, and uplifting. Known for her contemporary yet timeless style, Sagar has created residences across New York, New England, and beyond, with a focus on functional sanctuaries that balance beauty, comfort, and modern lifestyle.

LAYOUT CHARACTER
• Parlor Floor: A dramatic entertaining level with soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace, wide-plank hardwood floors, and an oversized gallery wall ideal for large-scale art. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both east and west exposures frame views of the landscaped garden and the Neo-Gothic St. Charles Borromeo Church, offering both privacy and architectural beauty.
• Garden Floor: A culinary centerpiece with an oversized chef’s kitchen featuring a six-burner Wolf range, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual dishwashers and sinks, expansive stone prep surfaces, and abundant cabinetry. A formal dining room overlooks the garden.
• Third Floor: Currently configured as a library and office, but easily converted into a second primary suite.
• Fourth Floor: A tranquil primary suite with oversized windows, a gas-burning fireplace, and a rare screened sleeping porch enveloped in greenery. The spa-like bath includes a double vanity, soaking tub, and shower illuminated by three east-facing windows.
• Top Floor: Illuminated by a central skylight, this flexible space is ideal for a guest room, media room, fitness studio, or creative retreat. A custom steel-and-glass staircase with floating glass treads rises through the home, channeling light from the skylight and diffused by a fluted glass wall, creating a luminous vertical spine that connects every level.
• Basement: Utility and storage with discreet integration.
• Additional Features: Integrated sound system, gas fireplace, and zoned gas-fired HVAC with individually controlled rooms.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
12 Sidney Place stands within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, New York City’s first landmarked neighborhood, designated in 1965. The district is celebrated for its stately brick and brownstone houses, tree-lined streets, and 19th-century charm, offering a rare blend of architectural heritage and modern urban living. Sidney Place itself is one of the neighborhood’s most coveted blocks, prized for its privacy, gardens, and historic character. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a major transportation hub, the townhouse offers both serenity and city access.