As any homeowner knows, the prospect of embarking on a renovation project is both exciting and scary. Will the finished space function as it was envisioned? Will the environment be both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing? Will the project be completed on time and within budget? Similar questions
Design Brooklyn: Renovation, Restoration, Innovation, Industry
β Scribed by Anne Hellman
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Design Brooklyn is a visual exploration of the unique and diverse architecture, interiors, and design of public and private spaces in today's Brooklyn, from mechanics' shops renovated into restaurants, to newly built museums, to restored brownstones and modern townhouses. Chapters focusing on renovation, restoration, innovation, and industry come to life with more than 150 original photographs representing various neighborhoods and trends. Including studies of the Brooklyn Academy of Music's newest addition, Fort Greene Park, and Boerum Hill's Flavor Paper, Design Brooklyn will appeal to anyone interested in urban living, design, and trendsetting Brooklyn style.
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