squared away
noroof resolved these challenges the way shipwrights do—by building in flexibility. Each part of the vessel is crafted to serve multiple functions: a desk becomes a bed, a wall surface becomes a table, and hatches keep personal items neatly below decks. Everything has its place and the whole is easily cleaned. With everything properly squared away, there’s plenty of natural light and ventilation.
The wine cart rolls to support a folding dining table.
The galley incorporates a large pull-out pantry.
A mahogany ramp leads up to the raised deck demarcating the sleeping precinct.
The reorganization of the apartment is based on anchoring the bathroom to the existing skylights.
Bedroom storage includes a long-term storage locker under the mattress, rolling bins and cubbies set in the raised floor deck.
Jonah's room. The desk folds down to become a bed.
awards and recognition
- AIA New York Chapter Interior Merit Award 2009
- Residential Architect Design Award 2011
- “A Narrow Victory.” Dwell magazine featured the apartment on the ’09 June cover.
project team
- affiliates
- STRand (millwork)–Ilyas Yakubov (contractor)–Atelier New York Architecture (filing architect)
- photographer
- Chuck Choi
finger 2.0
A decade later, the baby that was born on the final day of construction is in elementary school, and Jonah is 6’3″ tall. The occupants of the apartment include a tank of fish, the cat, a stand-up piano and a home brewery.
The crew reached out to noroof to help them capture more space.
- option 1
- Go up, and create a crow’s nest alongside the bulkhead.
- option 2
- Seize the apartment directly below.
Check back for an update in 2020.