This 19-century apartment is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood in New York City and it is successfully injected with contemporary charm through the efforts of Hatchet Design Build. The interior called for a complete overhaul as existing details needed to be stripped in order to bring about a crisp and refined modern aesthetic.
Hatchet Design Build employed local studios Coil + Drift and Cold Picnic, making the initative a collaborative project. The second party contributors selected the textiles, the furniture and the lightning for the 19-century apartment.
Termed "an exercise in tactical restoration" by Hatchet principal Zach Rockhill, the townhouse renovation is one of many examples in New York where the charm of the old is brought back to life through the lens of the contemporary.
Photo Credits: Nicholas Calcott
Modern Bright 19-Century Apartments
Hatchet Design Build's Townhouse Design is a Collaboration
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Restoration Projects - There is an opportunity to launch a platform that connects design and build companies with other parties, such as local studios and furniture makers, to create collaborative restoration projects similar to Hatchet Design Build's approach at modernizing century-old apartments.
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3. Reviving Old Aesthetics - There is an opportunity for designers to revive old aesthetics by integrating retro designs with modern urban living, an approach that Hatchet Design Build successfully implemented in the Prospect Heights apartment project.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate and Property Development - Companies in the real estate and property development industry can stay competitive by identifying opportunities to mix contemporary design aesthetics with historic architecture, to cater to a growing interest in preserving the charm and character of older buildings while meeting the demands of modern urban living.
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