Isang Townhouse na dinisenyo ni Steven Harris sa Makasaysayang Brooklyn Heights

ARQUITEKTURAL NA PINAGMULAN
Ganap na muling inisip noong 2010 ng award-winning na arkitektong si Steven Harris, na kinilala sa AD100 ng Architectural Digest, ang townhouse na ito ay nagsasalamin ng kanyang natatanging pagsasama ng makasaysayang karakter at kontemporaryong kalinawan. Ang mga pader na parang museo, isang custom na hagdang bakal-at-salamin na ilaw mula sa isang skylight, at malalaking bintana ay lumilikha ng isang loft-like na pakiramdam sa loob ng isang makasaysayang brownstone façade, na naibalik mula sa dating navy finish patungo sa mainit na ladrilyo at bato na magkakasabay sa tanawin ng kalsada.

KOLEKTIBONG DISENYO
Idinisenyo sa pakikipagtulungan kay Marti Sagar Interiors, ang mga panloob ay nakapagpapagaling, maaaring tirahan, at nakakapagbigay ng inspirasyon. Kilala sa kanyang makabagong ngunit walang takdang istilo, si Sagar ay lumikha ng mga tahanan sa buong New York, New England, at lampas pa, na nakatuon sa mga functional sanctuaries na naghahanap ng balanse sa kagandahan, kaginhawaan, at modernong pamumuhay.

KARAKTER NG LAYOUT
• Parlor Floor: Isang dramatikong antas ng pagsasaya na may mataas na kisame, isang gas fireplace, malalawak na hardwood floors, at isang malaking gallery wall na perpekto para sa malalaking likhang sining. Ang mga bintanang mula sahig hanggang kisame sa parehong silangan at kanlurang pananaw ay framing ng tanawin ng landscaped garden at ng Neo-Gothic St. Charles Borromeo Church, na nag-aalok ng parehong privacy at arkitektural na kagandahan.
• Garden Floor: Isang culinary centerpiece na may oversized chef’s kitchen na nagtatampok ng six-burner Wolf range, side-by-side na Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual na dishwasher at lababo, malalawak na ibabaw ng bato para sa paghahanda, at saganang cabinetry. Ang pormal na dining room ay nakaharap sa hardin.
• Third Floor: Kasalukuyang naka-configure bilang isang library at opisina, ngunit madaling ma-convert sa pangalawang pangunahing suite.
• Fourth Floor: Isang tahimik na pangunahing suite na may malalaking bintana, isang gas-burning fireplace, at isang bihirang screened sleeping porch na napapaligiran ng mga halaman. Ang spa-like bath ay may double vanity, soaking tub, at shower na naiilawan ng tatlong bintanang nakaharap sa silangan.
• Top Floor: Naiilawan ng isang sentral na skylight, ang flexible space na ito ay perpekto para sa isang guest room, media room, fitness studio, o creative retreat. Isang custom na hagdang bakal-at-salamin na may lumulutang na salamin ay umaakyat sa bahay, nagpaparami ng ilaw mula sa skylight at tinatangay ng isang fluted glass wall, na lumilikha ng isang maliwanag na vertikal na gulugod na nag-uugnay sa bawat antas.
• Basement: Utility at imbakan na may tahimik na pagsasama.
• Karagdagang Katangian: Integrated sound system, gas fireplace, at zoned gas-fired HVAC na may indibidwal na kinokontrol na mga silid.

LOKASYON AT PAMUMUHAY
Ang 12 Sidney Place ay nasa loob ng Brooklyn Heights Historic District, ang kauna-unahang landmarked neighborhood ng New York City, na naitalaga noong 1965. Ang distrito ay kinilala sa mga marerespetadong bahay na ladrilyo at brownstone, mga punungkahoy na nakapaligid sa mga kalye, at hininga ng ika-19 na siglo, na nag-aalok ng isang bihirang pagsasama ng pamanang arkitektural at modernong pamumuhay sa lungsod. Ang Sidney Place mismo ay isa sa mga pinaka-coveted na block ng kapitbahayan, na pinahahalagahan para sa privacy nito, mga hardin, at makasaysayang karakter. Ilang minuto mula sa Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, at isang pangunahing transportation hub, ang townhouse ay nag-aalok ng parehong katahimikan at access sa lungsod.

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.