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PorterFanna Architecture renovated this New York studio apartment for a family with a small child. The 12-foot 6-inch ceilings provided enough height for a sleeping loft and second-level storage, effectively doubling the usable space.

Design Details

  • Architect: PorterFanna Architecture
  • Location: Brooklyn Heights, New York
  • Building History: Former St. John’s University Law School (converted to residential 1981)
  • Ceiling Height: 12′ 6″
  • Features: Sleeping loft, upper storage, raised deck platform
  • Flooring: Stained concrete

First Level Layout

The first level includes a living room, dining area, closets, full bathroom, kitchen, entertainment center, small library, play area, and a child’s room nestled in an alcove.

Brooklyn studio apartment renovation overview
Studio apartment floor plan

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