Mesarch Studio

Located just north of the Williamsburg Bridge and one block from the historic Domino Sugar Factory, this South Williamsburg
Townhouse stands as a thoughtful reimagining of an 1860s three-family residence. What was once a compartmentalized structure
has been fully transformed into a cohesive two-family home through a comprehensive gut renovation that honors the building’s past
while decisively adapting it for contemporary living.
The scope of the project was ambitious and structural in nature. The foundation was underpinned to extend the cellar two feet
deeper, unlocking valuable living space below grade. The rear elevation was entirely removed and rebuilt, and a fourth floor
was added, introducing vertical continuity through the installation of an elevator connects all levels of the owners unit. These
interventions were not merely technical upgrades; they fundamentally restructured how the house is experienced, allowing light,
spatial hierarchy, and circulation to defime the interior.
The lower level houses a self-contained grandfather’s bachelor pad, a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment that opens directly onto a
rear terrace, offering both privacy and connection to the outdoors. Above, the owner’s unit unfolds across the cellar and first through
fourth floors, unified by elevator access and multiple outdoor spaces, including a backyard, rear deck, and a rooftop terrace with a
hot tub. ……….PROJECT CREDITS:
ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN: MESARCH STUDIO
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: CELIN MUNOZ
MEP: KAM CHIU
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: .rla
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