TOWNHOME ADDITION

Red brick residential building with multiple black-framed windows, a black door, and a staircase leading to the entrance. A green door is visible on the left, and a tree with green leaves partially shades the building.
Balcony with black metal railing, white outdoor furniture, potted plant, patterned outdoor rug, trees, grass, and tall buildings in the background.
Bright modern living room with white brick fireplace, black framed windows, white sofas, yellow and patterned cushions, black coffee table, decor items, and green plants.
A modern bathroom with a white bathtub, two black-framed mirrors, and a light blue vanity with a marble countertop and three sinks. There are artwork and a towel on the left wall.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, large multi-pane window, black and white hexagonal tile flooring, and a glass shower enclosure.
Modern kitchen with blue and white cabinets, geometric patterned tile floor, white dining table with brown chairs, large windows, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a blue accent wall, illuminated by natural light from two windows.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a white quilt and pillows, two patterned ottomans, a wooden dresser with a plant and abstract art on the wall.

Completion: 2017

Area: 3200 sq ft.

General Contractor: Delta Contracting

Interior Design: Lyons Studio

Originally conceived as a simple gut renovation of a small townhome in Brooklyn, it was soon clear an additional floor was needed. Built Narrative was brought in to help work through design studies for the additional floor and main floor plans, as well as prepare for permits, and help with the coordination of the new floor to the existing 1901 townhouse.

A key goal for the homeowners was to have a separate unit on the garden level. This unit would have access to the rear yard and could be rented or turned into an in-law suite for a growing family. The parlor level and second floor would be dedicated for main living, with the new third floor as the Primary Suite (with Rooftop access).

Built Narrative studied different exterior forms and materials for the new third floor. The goal was to remain contextual to the neighborhood, while providing a more modern and easier to maintain façade. The final design was a mansard roof with new dormers, all clad in standing seam aluminum. Windows at both sides of the addition so light and air could travel naturally across the new primary suite. The result was a new three-story home (with rental unit below) and rear yard – plenty of room for a growing family.

Four architectural floor plans of a multi-story house, each showing different levels with labeled rooms, stairs, and outdoor areas.