Interior view of a house entryway featuring a staircase with black balusters, a black front door, wall sconces, and a modern ceiling light fixture, with soft beige walls and wood flooring.

Architecture by Celmer Architecture

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
Brownstone Full Renovation
2,800 sf
Status Complete

Three Point Rowhouse

Entrance hallway showing black staircase with white walls, a decorative ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view into a dining room with a wooden table and chairs.
A dining room with a wooden table, beige chairs, a vase with leafy plant, and modern lighting fixture, with an arched doorway leading to a bright space with a window.
Interior of a modern kitchen with a white marble countertop, gold faucet, beige chairs, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with large windows and a chandelier.
Modern kitchen with marble backsplash, gold pendant lights, and a large window with a view of trees and buildings.
Modern kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash, gold fixtures, and beige chairs, featuring a long dining island with a sink and decorative items in the background.
Part of a room interior showing a wooden closet, a fireplace with ornate white mantel, a painting of a pond with lily pads, and two gold candlesticks with white candles on a shelf above the fireplace.
A cozy dining area with a view of a balcony and trees outside. The space features a marble countertop, brass pendant lights, beige chairs, and wooden cabinetry, with a fireplace to the right.
Bright hallway with a skylight, painting, and a staircase railing.
A modern shower enclosure with gold fixtures, beige tiles, and a glass door, flanked by a white wall with hooks holding a towel and a sleek wooden vanity with a marble countertop.
Living room with dark blue walls and ceiling, large windows, gray sofa with brown throw blanket, white armchair, black marble coffee table with a book and flowers, and artwork hanging on the wall.
Living room with large windows, a beige armchair with a flower arrangement on the coffee table, a black bookshelf filled with books, and a modern chandelier on the ceiling.
The front view of a brownstone building with stairs leading up to a black front door. The building has three floors with large windows on each level. There are leafless trees and a small landscaped garden area in front.
View of the back of a modern three-story residential building with light-colored brick walls, large black-framed glass doors and windows, and small balconies. There are wood fences on either side, and a tree with bare branches in the foreground.

About
Working in a technical and spatial leadership role, Celmer Architecture developed the structural interior shell and navigated the permitting and construction for the comprehensive renovation of a historic three-story rowhouse originally built in 1899.

Challenged by a narrow 16’-0” wide lot, our design focuses on internal rhythm and daylighting. We introduced a series of three-point arches to define spaces without limiting the open-plan flow; these new arches provide a formal architectural cadence, creating a home that prioritizes storage and functional comfort without compromising its historic soul.

At the rear brick facade, we thoughtfully expanded the existing openings to flood the lounge and kitchen with natural light. A study in efficient luxury, the project balances rigorous utility with an open, airy atmosphere throughout the primary living spaces.

Team
Matthew Celmer, Lead Architect

Collaborators:
MEP Engineer: All City Engineering
Structural Engineer: NTD Engineering Consultant
Expediting: Commercial Capital USA
Interior Design: The Brownstone Boys
Photography: Kyle Caldwell

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