The Loft We Love by Studio DB

The Loft We Love

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Our Manhattan loft is packed with personal history. Damian’s father purchased it in 1970 when it was just commercial space packed with manufacturers and artists, and he used it as a production studio for his explorations in inflatable architecture. When he married Damian’s mother, and children arrived, he slowly transformed parts of it into a home. When Damian was studying architecture in college, the loft changed again, as his parents renovated to make it a little more residential still. To help with that renovation, Damian applied his developing architecture skills, effectively making it his first project. When Covid arrived, his parents invited us to move into the loft, since they were rarely there. We did, and soon after we relocated our studio to our current location near Union Square, just a few blocks away. It didn’t take us long to slide into a full-blown renovation—after all, that’s what we do. We replaced the windows (most of which didn’t open), installed air conditioning so the interior didn't bake in the summer, and repaired a bathroom that had leaked into our downstairs neighbor’s apartment. Before long, we were also overhauling the kitchen and putting in new floors. Now, it really feels like it’s ours.

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“I have worked with StudioDB on several large projects including two gut renovations (of a 4000sq.ft. downtown loft and a 7000sq.ft. townhouse), as well as the conversion of a once derelict 8000sq.ft. yard into a vibrant, beautiful playground at a public hospital in the Bronx. The latter project was a largely philanthropic effort which was completed thanks to extreme generosity of StudioDB's time and spirit. I am THRILLED with all of Studio DB's work. Britt and Damian are an incredible design duo: brilliant, pragmatic, wildly creative and fun! They bring deep experience and indefatigable enthusiasm to every aspect of the design and renovation process. Damian is calm in the storm, unflappable and meets the unexpected hiccup with grace and ease. He worked within my budget and steered me in the right direction about where I needed to spend and where I could save. Damian approaches structural conundrums as an opportunity for creative problem solving. He relishes an architectural challenge seems to have an endless supply of patience and good humor even in the most frustrating of circumstances. Britt brings the spaces to life with her outstanding eye and creativity. Her design sensibility is a rare combination of playfulness and elegance. She goes the extra mile to source materials both new and old from unexpected vendors and places, rendering each space unique. She works tirelessly to get each room right and to ensure that the each space and choice plays well with the others. Britt and Damian (and all of the designers and staff at Studio DB) are a JOY to work with. They encouraged my good ideas and - more importantly - saved me from all sorts of terrible decisions!! I learned so much from the whole process. I could not recommend StudioDB more highly. They are the consummate dream team!!”