Nyumba ya Mjengo wa Steven Harris katika Brooklyn Heights ya Kihistoria

URITHI WA MIMBA
Imefanywa upya kabisa mwaka 2010 na mbunifu aliyeshinda tuzo Steven Harris, aliyesherehekewa katika Architectural Digest’s AD100, nyumba hii inawakilisha mchanganyiko wake wa saini wa tabia za kihistoria na uwazi wa kisasa. Kuta zinazoweza kuhamasisha, ngazi maalum za chuma na kioo zinazopatiwa mwanga na dirisha la anga, na madirisha makubwa yanaunda hali kama ya loft ndani ya uso wa kihistoria wa brownstone, ulioimarishwa kutoka kumalizia kwake zamani la buluu hadi kawaida na jiwe la matofali katika ushirikiano na mandhari ya mitaa ya alama.

USHIRIKIANO WA UBUNIFU
Iliundwa kwa ushirikiano na Marti Sagar Interiors, ndani ni za kurekebisha, kuishi, na kuinua. Ijulikanao kwa mtindo wake wa kisasa lakini wa wakati wote, Sagar ameunda makazi kote New York, New England, na zaidi, kwa kuzingatia maeneo ya kazi yanayolinganisha uzuri, faraja, na mtindo wa kisasa.

TABIA YA MPANGILIO
• Mwangaza wa Parlor: Ngazi ya burudani ya kushangaza yenye dari za juu, tanuru ya gesi, sakafu pana za mbao, na ukuta mkubwa wa sanaa unaofaa kwa sanaa kubwa. Madirisha kutoka sakafuni hadi dari kwenye upande wa mashariki na magharibi yanapiga picha za bustani iliyopangwa na Kanisa la Neo-Gothic St. Charles Borromeo, likitoa faragha na uzuri wa usanifu.
• Mwangaza wa Bustani: Kituo cha upishi chenye jikoni kubwa ya mpishi yenye kupika kwa moto sita ya Wolf, friji za Sub-Zero ziko kando, mashine za kuosha vyombo mbili na mabomba, maeneo makubwa ya kuandalia chakula, na cabinets nyingi. Chumba rasmi cha kula kinatazama bustani.
• Mwangaza wa Tatu: Hivi sasa imepangwa kama maktaba na ofisi, lakini inaweza kubadilishwa kwa urahisi kuwa suite ya pili ya msingi.
• Mwangaza wa Nne: Suite ya msingi ya tulivu yenye madirisha makubwa, tanuru inayotumia gesi, na porch ya kulala yenye ukanda wa kijani kibichi. Bafu ya spa inajumuisha vanity mbili, bathtub ya kuogelea, na mvua inayopatiwa mwanga na madirisha matatu yanayokabili mashariki.
• Mwangaza wa Juu: Imeangaziwa na dirisha kuu la anga, nafasi hii inayoweza kubadilishwa ni ya kufaa kwa chumba cha wageni, chumba cha vyombo, studio ya mazoezi, au retreat ya ubunifu. Ngazi maalum za chuma na kioo zenye hatua za kioo zinazopiga juu kupitia nyumba, zikichukua mwanga kutoka kwa dirisha la anga na kutawanywa na ukuta wa kioo wenye mistari, zikiunda mgongo wa mwanga wa wima unaounganisha kila ngazi.
• Kandarasi: Huduma na kuhifadhi na uunganisho wa siri.
• Vipengele vya Ziada: Mfumo wa sauti uliojumuishwa, tanuru ya gesi, na HVAC inayotumiwa na gesi iliyogawanywa na vyumba vinavyodhibitiwa kibinafsi.

MAHALI & MTINDO WA MAISHA
12 Sidney Place iko ndani ya Wilaya ya Kihistoria ya Brooklyn Heights, eneo la kwanza lililotambuliwa la New York City, lililoteuliwa mwaka 1965. Wilaya hii inasherehekewa kwa nyumba zake za matofali na brownstone, mitaa yenye miti, na mvuto wa karne ya 19, ikitoa mchanganyiko wa kipekee wa urithi wa usanifu na maisha ya kisasa ya mijini. Sidney Place yenyewe ni moja ya mitaa iliyotamaniwa zaidi katika eneo hilo, ikitangazwa kwa faragha yake, bustani, na tabia ya kihistoria. Dakika chache kutoka Tamaa ya Brooklyn Heights, Hifadhi ya Brooklyn Bridge, na kituo kikuu cha usafiri, nyumba inatoa utulivu na ufikiaji wa jiji.

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.