New York firm GRT Architects is known for its ability to add personality to homes with often-colorful design details that we instantly want to steal. (We're still pining over this home's ombre entry.)
The goal of a renovation of a Brooklyn townhouse was to go from "new to old," adding modern elements toward the back of the house and making more subtle changes toward the front. As always, GRT's use of materials was creative. "We and the clients looked for ways to elevate simple materials," says Rus Mehta, an architect who worked on the project, "because we all liked the challenge of creating something new and were eager not to put fancy materials on display."
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The renovation preserves the historical character of the building, while adding a modern playfulness and Instagram-worthy design elements. Read on for the incredible before/after photos and see just how much was done ...