1st Street Brownstone Renovation
Park Slope, Brooklyn
exterior view
![exterior view](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-01.jpg)
proposed 1st thru 4th floor plans
![proposed 1st thru 4th floor plans](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-05.jpg)
parlour floor detail
![parlour floor detail](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/intro-1st-st-brownstone_0.jpg)
restored open stairway at parlour floor
![restored open stairway at parlour floor](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-09.jpg)
new kitchen
![new kitchen](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-08.jpg)
restored fireplace detail
![restored fireplace detail](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-07.jpg)
salvaged wood frames
![salvaged wood frames](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-04.jpg)
preserved plaster ceiling
![preserved plaster ceiling](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-03.jpg)
4th floor after demolition
![4th floor after demolition](http://www.es-architect.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/project-image/images/r-1st-street-02.jpg)
This gut renovation of an 18 ft wide x 45 ft deep brownstone on 1st Street in Park Slope was designed to accomodate a growing family with an upper triplex and a garden floor rental apartment. The parlour floor is taking on a more modern open layout while still preserving many of the original details such as decorative plaster ceilings, pocket doors, and elaborate woodwork and framing. The upper floor provides for a large and modern master bedroom suite layout that includes a large private bath and double walk-in closets while preserving details original to the brownstone.