史蒂文·哈里斯设计的布鲁克林高地历史悠久的镇屋

建筑来源
这座镇屋在2010年由获奖建筑师史蒂文·哈里斯重新构想，入选《建筑文摘》AD100，展现了他标志性的历史特色与现代清晰感的结合。博物馆级的悬浮墙壁、阳光充足的定制钢玻璃楼梯，以及超大窗户，在恢复的历史褐石外立面内营造出阁楼般的感觉，原有的海军蓝外观被温暖的砖石所取代，与地标性的街景和谐相融。

设计合作
与马蒂·萨加尔室内设计公司合作设计的室内空间，既具有修复性，又适宜居住，令人振奋。萨加尔以其当代却永恒的风格而闻名，致力于创建遍布纽约、新英格兰及其他地区的住宅，专注于平衡美感、舒适性和现代生活方式的功能性避风港。

布局特点
• 客厅层：一个引人注目的娱乐层，拥有高耸的天花板、燃气壁炉、宽板硬木地板，以及超大的画廊墙，适合大型艺术作品。东西两个方向的落地窗框住了 landscaped 花园和新哥特式的圣查尔斯·博罗美欧教堂的景色，提供了隐私和建筑美感。
• 花园层：一个以超大厨师厨房为核心的美食中心，配备六口灶火的 Wolf 炉具、并排的 Sub-Zero 冷藏设备、双洗碗机和水槽、宽广的石材备餐台，以及丰富的橱柜。正式的餐厅俯瞰花园。
• 三层：目前设置为图书馆和办公室，但可以轻松转换为第二主卧套房。
• 四层：一个宁静的主卧套房，配有超大窗户、燃气壁炉，以及一个被绿色植物包围的稀有屏风睡眠阳台。水疗般的浴室包含双洗手台、浸泡浴缸，以及由三个朝东的窗户照明的淋浴。
• 顶层：在中央天窗下照明，这个灵活的空间非常适合客房、媒体室、健身室或创意休息室。定制的钢玻璃楼梯与悬浮的玻璃踏板穿过整个住宅，从天窗引导光线，并由带有凹槽的玻璃墙扩散开，形成一个发光的垂直脊柱，连接每一层。
• 地下室：提供实用和储存的空间，集成设计隐蔽。
• 其他特色：综合音响系统、燃气壁炉，以及具有独立控制房间的分区燃气供暖通风与空调系统。

位置与生活方式
12 Sidney Place 位于布鲁克林高地历史区，这是纽约市第一个被列为地标的社区，成立于1965年。该地区因其庄严的砖瓦和褐石房屋、树荫环绕的街道以及19世纪的魅力而广受赞誉，提供了建筑遗产与现代城市生活的稀有结合。Sidney Place 本身是该社区最受青睐的街区之一，以隐私、花园和历史特色而受到珍视。距离布鲁克林高地长廊、布鲁克林大桥公园和一个主要交通枢纽仅几分钟的路程，这座镇屋提供了宁静与城市便捷的双重体验。

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.