Gut-renovation
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about gut-renovation
Project • By Samina Iqbal Architect • Private Houses
Accessible Masonry Gut Renovation
Complete gut-renovation of 1922 Horace Trumbauer-designed masonry colonial house. Complete wheelchair-accessible design included elevator and zero-step entry for all ground floor entrances, with site hardscape, drainage and integrated door details. New accessible kitchen designed with cabinetry created from felled maple tree from property. Passive house principles of continuous air sealing and continuous insulation were applied throughout. 6 kW solar array offset all-electric building energy usage.
Samina Iqbal Architect
Samina Iqbal Architect
Samina Iqbal Architect
Samina Iqbal Architect
Bathrooms designed for zero-step drainage. Multiple species of wood and stone finished to maximize experience of natural textures. Vi... More
Project • By Adi Gershoni Architect • Apartments
NYC Loft Renovation
Located in a historic downtown New York building, this loft has a challenging long and narrow shape, and the clients had a complex set of requirements: Both husband and wife work from home, they frequently entertain large groups, and they often have overnight guests. In addition to the kitchen, dining room, living room and master suite, the program included his and her offices, a den, a guestroom, a sitting/TV room, a second guest space, and space for a large book collection. The challenge was to accommodate all these functions within the tight 2,200-square-foot space. One side of the main corridor is defined by a solid wall that provides separation from the private rooms. The other side is a wood and glass system that sets off se... More