This historic downtown loft—home to two professional photographers who have lived here since the early ’90s—was fully gut-renovated and rebuilt while preserving the essence of the original plan they had always loved, but with some updates and functional improvements. Working in close collaboration with the owners, the design draws on the building’s industrial character and the patina that had developed over decades of use. A warm, tactile palette of reclaimed wide-plank wood flooring, plaster walls, terracotta tile, and an oak DeVol kitchen establishes a sense of depth and timelessness . Salvaged doors from the original building and apartment were restored and reintegrated throughout, reinforcing a continuity of history and texture. The abundant natural light—one of the apartment’s defining qualities—was enhanced through subtle architectural moves, including keeping the main windows completely free of shades and bringing daylight into the interior hall through a translucent glass door at the larger, naturally lit bathroom. The bathrooms (a second one added in the renovation) were re-imagined with a restrained, old-world sensibility, continuing a palette of natural materials and traditional fixtures to evoke a sense of serenity, calm and classic style. The result is a home that feels both renewed and deeply familiar: an evolution of a beloved loft that honors its history while supporting the way the owners live today.

Photography by Gentl and Hyers