​Located in New York City’s West Village, this townhouse renovation restores and expands an early 19th-century wood-framed rowhouse as a single-family residence within the Greenwich Village Historic District. Originally built in 1826 as a two-story home, the building had undergone multiple alterations over time, most recently existing as a three-family residence. The Turett Collaborative (TTC) worked with the developer to return the structure to single-family use while preserving and reestablishing its historic character. 

Following the block’s inclusion within the adjacent landmarked district, the front façade was carefully restored, with layers of paint removed to reveal the original brick and stone lintels. In contrast, the rear façade was reconstructed as a contemporary addition, defined by dark grey brick and vertically grained fir windows set within projecting frames. A fourth-floor addition is set back from both the front and rear elevations in response to Landmarks requirements, creating terraces that extend the living spaces outward while maintaining the building’s presence along the street. 

The interior was reorganized to accommodate a contemporary residential layout within a compact footprint. Excavation beneath the rear garden introduced a lower level with a recreational space and supporting mechanical areas, bringing light into the cellar through structural skylights at the garden level. Above, a sculptural open-riser stair in wood and steel organizes the plan from front to back, allowing living, dining, and kitchen spaces to remain visually connected while maintaining distinct zones. Upper floors are arranged as a series of private suites, culminating in a top-floor guest level with direct access to outdoor terraces. 

Material selections and built-in elements were developed to balance warmth and clarity, with salvaged wide-plank oak flooring throughout and a restrained palette of natural limestone, porcelain, and tile. Custom millwork, including the kitchen and built-in elements, was developed in collaboration with Viola Park, integrating storage and detailing into a cohesive whole. 

The result is a West Village townhouse residence that combines restoration and new construction within a historic framework, creating a cohesive home shaped by both its early 19th-century origins and contemporary patterns of living.

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