Brooklyn Tree House

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Written By PLANS Architecture, PLLC

A pioneer in Brooklyn, this mass-timber building will sit atop an existing firehouse and former ice cream factory in the heart of Williamsburg. It will be a one-of-a-kind intervention in this area of the city.

Located on one of Brooklyn's most iconic streets, this historic 1950 Firehouse will undergo a complete transformation in 2023. The initial phase will consist of expanding the cellar and installing a geothermal system to heat and cool the entire building. The heart of the ground floor will be transformed into a 20’ double-height space that will host sensory immersive events. The second phase of the project will add 5 floors to the existing brick structure, all in CLT mass timber. This new portion will include an ‘artist residence’ duplex, a Penthouse triplex as the owner’s residence, and a green rooftop with breathtaking views.

Brooklyn Tree House

Location
Brooklyn, NY

Size
7,500 sqft

Status
Design

Team

Architecture: PLANS Architects

Structural Engineering: Black Box Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: NY Engineers

Green Roof Consultant: New York Greenroofs

Geothermal Design: NY Geothermal

Energy and Envelope Consultant: MaGrann


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