There are pros and cons to garden-level living -- and it's important to know what they are before you rent or buy one of these properties. Garden-level apartments, nestled between basements and first floors with their interiors at or around street level, have fluctuated in popularity through the decades in the United States. Initially repurposed post-World War II to accommodate a growing urban workforce, these spaces were later revitalized in trendy New York neighborhoods during the '70s. Despite sometimes being pejoratively dubbed as "basements" or "dungeons," recent urban renewal efforts across various cities have sparked a renewed interest in these apartments, emphasizing their potential for modern, stylish living spaces. These units, often found in historical brownstone neighborhoods, now offer proximity to burgeoning nightlife and entertainment districts, aligning with a resurgence in city living. However, potential tenants and buyers should be mindful of certain drawbacks, such as limited natural light, potential for water damage, and the quality of nearby street infrastructure. The architectural style and condition of the apartment, along with unchangeable factors like window size and ceiling height, should be carefully considered. Despite these challenges, garden-level living can offer unique advantages, such as better insulation and a close-knit community feel. Successful adaptation to garden-level living requires a creative approach to interior design and a genuine appreciation for the vibrancy of urban life. #GardenLevelLiving #UrbanRenewal #HistoricalNeighborhoods #ModernUrbanHomes #CityLifeCharm #RealEstateTrends #UrbanOasis #DesignYourSpace #UrbanLivingTips #EmbraceTheBustle
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The name Treehouse derives from the concept’s key feature: a double-height common area located four stories above ground level; a new typology to affordable senior living that transforms the stereotypes associated with typical retirement homes. Accessible by elevators, but intended primarily by a set of open stairs, this mid building two storey community place offers a constant connection to the outside world though aerial views and tree canopy sightlines, providing residents with an ongoing relationship with the changing seasons, weather patterns and time of day. Typically, multi-unit housing locates common areas, such as dining rooms and shared kitchens, on the ground level, with residential units above. Several benefits emerge when these gathering spaces are placed higher up, where windows offer greater visual prospect and sensory stimulation, derived from aerial views, is especially important for those who may have mobility issues and can’t easily venture outdoors. Image: Street view of Treehouse, with mid level, two-storey community common areas A partnership between Farrow Partners and Element 5. More at: https://lnkd.in/g___DkPz elementfive.co #causehealth #constructinghealth #farrowpartners #tyefarrow #architecture #crosslaminatedtimber #canadianwoodcouncil #wood #timber #masstimber #element5 #seniorliving #housing #affordablehousing
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Discover the Future of Homeownership with Backyard Homes 🌿🏡 Are you dreaming of homeownership but facing challenges with affordability and space? Backyard homes might be the perfect solution for you! At YDS Architects, we believe in creating innovative solutions that transform your living experience. 🔹 Affordable Living: With backyard homes, you can achieve your dream of owning a home without breaking the bank. Enjoy the perks of homeownership while staying within budget. 🔹 Sustainable Design: Our backyard homes are designed with eco-friendly materials and practices, making them a sustainable choice for modern living. 🔹 Flexible Spaces: Whether you need a cozy guest house, a creative studio, or an income-generating rental unit, backyard homes offer versatile spaces tailored to your needs. Explore how backyard homes can enhance your lifestyle and provide a pathway to homeownership. Let's make your dream home a reality! #BackyardHomes #YDSArchitects #AffordableLiving #SustainableDesign #Homeownership
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140 Mountain Rd Basking Ridge NJ Offering price $3,295,000 As seen on Forbes.com Despite being the smallest of the designated United States Census Bureau regions in the U.S., the Northeast real estate market is equally as diverse as the rest of the country. Across the nine states that comprise the region, properties, landscapes and lifestyles can vary greatly in a short distance. Densely populated cities like New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C., change to small towns and spacious countryside in a matter of 50 miles or so. Home pricing shares this discrepancy, ranging substantially depending on where you are located in the region. For example, in the West Village in Manhattan, the median price per square foot reached $2,366. Compare that to Trenton, New Jersey, which is only an hour away by train, where the average price per square foot is $144. Although an official township of New Jersey, Bernards is considered a bedroom suburb of New York City. The 50-minute drive from Manhattan sees the landscape morph from urban to bucolic, with clear patches of rolling hillsides decorated along the small Somerset County community. Such open spaces afford roomy properties, like this 3.28-acre custom-built estate on the north edge of town. Enclosed by a mature forest, the stately stone and stucco mansion sits at the end of a winding, private drive. Sprawling manicured lawns, perennial gardens and a charming greenhouse create the effect of old-world countryside manors. The grandness of the exterior is matched by the interior. Spanning over 7,900 square feet across three levels, the six-bedroom residence features traditional touches like elaborate millwork, columns and arched entryways as well as coffered ceilings, built-in bookshelves and a limestone, wood-burning fireplace. A towering bay of windows in the main living area looks out across the grounds. Amenity spaces are quietly integrated, like a home theater, exercise studio and massage room, offering contemporary comforts without sacrificing the home’s refinement. The listing is held by Ashley Christus of Turpin Realtors Spencer Elliott Contributor Forbes Global Properties Contributor Group
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🏡🎄🛝 If you could incorporate one element from your childhood home into your current home, what would it be? The big tree in the backyard you spent hours playing under? The eat-in kitchen with the breakfast/homework/catch-all table that seemed to draw the entire family in? Cozy living spaces where everyone had a favorite seat? We love to know these little details when we discuss building dream homes with our clients. It is often the small things that really make a house a home, and we want to incorporate as much of that as we can into our designs. One more reason why From concept to completion, Trawick Homes is your Southeast Missouri design-to-build home specialist. #newhomebuilds #trawickhomes #southeastmissouri #customhomes #capegirardeau #jacksonmo #DesignToBuild
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🎙 Let's talk about mid-rise apartments (3-6 storeys). They can be a good way to increase housing in established areas, if they are designed to respond to the existing scale and character of their context. 🏘 This excellent example does just that. The Union on Terry St Rozelle, on Terry St Rozelle by Turner, SJB and Aspect, is a masterplanned site where 6 storey buildings transition to 4 storeys at the interface with surrounding development. The fourth storey is further set within the roof form so it presents as a 3 storey building, which helps the development match the scale of Terry St and sit comfortably within its context. At the same time, the detailed apartment design creates opportunities for residents to overlook the street, creating a sense of safety and encouraging interactions with neighbours. Consolidated driveway access increases space for tree planting and landscaping which, over time, will create shade for passers-by and provide screening and privacy for residents. 🌳 🎤 What do you think? Do you know any other well designed mid-rise apartments? #StudioGL #UrbanDesign #ResidentialDesign #SydneyHousing #SydneyApartments #MidRiseApartments
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