Did Hudson work with an architect to design & develop this project?

Posted by: silverstar at May 28, 2008 12:28 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 37

Try George Architect-917 414 1511 specialzing in high-end residential work with a skil for custom detailing. They were great to work with renovating my townhome kitchen opening onto the backyard garden.

Posted by: silverstar at May 28, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Kitchen Solariums

Also try George Architect

Posted by: silverstar at May 28, 2008 5:46 PM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

Check out GeorgeArchitect.com
good luck

Posted by: silverstar at June 18, 2008 12:35 PM in response to architect recommendation for coop renov

you can try GeorgeArchitect.com
good luck

Posted by: silverstar at June 18, 2008 12:43 PM in response to Gut Renovation

You can start with consulting with an architect. Inspection and probes of the foundation wall will reveal how deep of an excavation can be done. The deeper the excavation (higher ceiling) depend on the depth of the existing foundation walls. Underpining the existing foundation walls will be neccessary if the new floor level is lower than bottlm of the existing foundation wall. If you dont have to underpin, it will be straight-foward project... a great cost savings to your project.
Other work involved is spaces planning of the living space and finding opportunity let natural light in the space, and if there is a new bathroom, plumbing work, and there is the boiler & Water heater which will need to be moved/ relocated to the new floor level and all the reconnection involved.
You will need an Architect to file for a DOB approval for the work be involved in the process as it moves along thru construction. Ballpark is between $20,000- 40,000 finish, and it depends on the need to underpin or not.
Try a resourceful local practice, George Architect, their # is(917) 414 1511

Posted by: silverstar at July 18, 2008 1:18 PM in response to digging out basement?

George Architect a small practice in located Brooklyn will be happy to look at your project. Their work ranges from exterior to interior renovation of townhouses, apartments and commercial projects and includes expediting the DOB approval process.
If interested, their contact is 917 414 1511

Posted by: silverstar at July 18, 2008 2:01 PM in response to refacing facade permits

George Architect a small practice in located Brooklyn will be happy to look at your project. Their work ranges from exterior to interior renovation of townhouses, apartments and commercial projects and includes expediting the DOB & landmark approval process.
If interested, their contact is 917 414 1511

Posted by: silverstar at July 18, 2008 2:02 PM in response to refacing facade permits

Have you thought about how hot you will be in there with windows above you? Saw one once on a house tour - even in the spring, the sun in that room was so hot, even with shades, I realized it doesn't really work in our climate. I realize you can turn on the AC all the time, but why would you want to have to?

I realize this photo is not yours - so better to do windows for walls, not for the ceiling as well.

Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 9:03 AM in response to Kitchen Solariums

I often recommend these guys, but in your case it may be more fitting:

http://agenciearchitects.com/work/?view=project&project_id=11

Posted by: Espresso at May 29, 2008 9:11 AM in response to Kitchen Solariums

Agreed with 9:03. With rising energy costs it is expensive and irresponsible something that needs loads of electricity to super-cool in Summer, like solariums need. Might even make it hard to sell your house. Also they'd be a b*tch to clean, think about it. The glass will never look like the room in your photo. Except for a few hours after you've spent a lot of money hiring a crew to come over and clean it. Plus do you have any trees in your yard? I'd be wary of branches falling on it. It does happen in storms.

If you look at antique solariums, they have high pitched roofs that are more steep than this. If the top is too flattened out, which it would be on a brownstone, it will catch leaves and debris and dirt from the dirty NYC air. And bird poop, goodness, the bird poop.

Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 9:17 AM in response to Kitchen Solariums

You can still get natural sunlight in the roof of your addition without having the roof be all glass - get one large skylight, or several of those small round ones that are becoming popular.

If you did one large skylight you could buy an antique stained glass window and install it under the skylight. Which would connect the new addition to the rest of the brownstone.

Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 9:20 AM in response to Kitchen Solariums

Today's Wash. Post has article on adding screened porches - some replacing decks. Wonder if these will catch on with brownstones - seems the main advantage over a deck is keeping the mosquitos out. Though having the shade of an actual roof, and a few more months use out of them each year, probably are advantages, too.

Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 2:50 PM in response to Kitchen Solariums

I would be happy to look at your project. My office's work ranges from full renovations of townhouses, to apartment and loft renovations on a variety of scales. If interested, please contact me:

mhm@studiolabdesign.com

Thanks,
Matt

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 11:02 PM in response to architect recommendation for coop renov

George Architect a small practice in located Brooklyn will be happy to look at your project. Their work ranges from exterior to interior renovation of townhouses, apartments and commercial projects and includes expediting the DOB & landmark approval process.
If interested, their contact is 917 414 1511

Posted by: silverstar at July 18, 2008 2:02 PM in response to refacing facade permits

You do not need a DOB permit to re-brownstone. If you live in a landmarked area you do need an LPC permit. Typically the contractor fills out paperwork. You can easily do it yourself, go to wwww.nyc.gov and go to the landmarks site. The permit will take 6 weeks though.

Posted by: OTIS at July 18, 2008 4:49 PM in response to refacing facade permits

This George must be something else. Silverstar seems to spend all his time online just touting the services of his architect. Come on: just say that you are an architect who can help this person with the job and finished. Its not like they won't want to work with you just because you admit you are yourself.

Posted by: 11216 at July 21, 2008 3:02 PM in response to digging out basement?

So do you - per vinca - or don't you - per otis- need a dob permit to re-brownstone or reface the facade?

Posted by: meh7 at July 21, 2008 11:02 PM in response to refacing facade permits