The work of Ike Kligerman Barkley and interior designer Brad Ford, this New York townhouse blends vintage and modern elements to create a cosy home for a family of six
As far as dream homes go, this stunning Italianate brick townhouse in New York would certainly rank high on any list of covetable abodes. Located in one of Greenwich Village’s tree-lined blocks, the five-storey residence is the home of a couple with four young children. It was unveiled after a two-year renovation spearheaded by architectural firm Ike Kligerman Barkley (IKB) and interior designer Brad Ford for the long-time clients.
“They wanted this home to be artful and sophisticated, with great attention paid to the design details, but they also wanted it to feel approachable and liveable for their young family,” says Ford, of the 7,411sqft space.
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“We agreed that we needed to bring architecture back into the townhouse and wanted those details to feel relevant to the exterior, which has a more traditional facade. It also allowed us to bring some soul back into the home and formulate an interesting narrative that you don’t always get with a more modern and sleek renovation.”
Architect Thomas A. Kligerman agrees. “The exterior of the building is beautifully proportioned, simple yet classical. We took the same approach inside,” he says. “The details and materials are rooted in traditional ideas of proportion and form, but there’s nothing about them that makes you think they are old-fashioned. We have made them a little more elemental and clean.”