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FOREST HILLS RESIDENCE

FOREST HILLS RESIDENCE
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With a total area of 6,917 sf (643 m²), this dual-family residence is located in Forest Hills Gardens, a historic planned suburb and designated New York landmark district situated 9 miles from Manhattan.

Purchased to accommodate two combined families, this Tudor-style residence adopts an open-concept layout while fully preserving its authentic historic character. The vertical circulation core is creatively redefined: the formerly enclosed staircase is opened up to form a four-story vertical void, illuminated by a skylight and a custom statement chandelier, visually integrating all floor levels. A custom wood-paneled hallway wall conceals generous storage space and a stone-clad powder room accented with gold mosaic tiles and recessed lighting. Two arched openings connect the kitchen and dining areas while defining an intimate, cozy living zone. Centered around a large functional island, the kitchen blends restored vintage wooden and glass cabinetry with modern light-gray wood millwork, complemented by a window-side breakfast banquette upholstered in grey linen fabric. The basement slab is lowered to accommodate a spacious private gym and a warm family lounge, delivering seamless, elegant circulation throughout the entire residence.

The property features comprehensive code-compliant upgrades, including new dual-glaze wood-aluminum windows, high-efficiency steam radiators, and energy-saving central air conditioning systems.

Credits

Year: 2023
Location: Forest Hills, NY
Client: Private
Project Type: 4-story Residence
Size: 6,917 sf (643 m2)
Design Team: Principal in charge: Winka Dubbeldam, Assoc. AIA | Project Leader: Justin Korhammer | Archi-Tectonics Team: Max Boerman
Photography: Federica Carlet
Architect of Record: Randall Collins
Structural Engineer: WSP Engineers
MEP: 2L Engineering
General Contractor: Urban Builders NYC
Lighting Designer: Lana Lenar
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