史蒂文·哈里斯設計的布魯克林高地歷史悠久的聯排別墅

建築來源
這座聯排別墅在2010年由獲獎建築師史蒂文·哈里斯重新設計，哈里斯在《建築文摘》的AD100中受到讚譽，該聯排別墅反映了他對歷史特徵和當代清晰度的標誌性混合。博物館級的懸浮牆壁、由天窗照亮的定制鋼玻璃樓梯和超大窗戶，為歷史棕色石材外觀內部創造了類似閣樓的感覺，這一外觀從之前的海軍藍恢復為與地標街景和諧的溫暖磚石。

設計合作
本案與馬蒂·薩加室內設計公司合作設計，室內空間恢復性強，適居且令人振奮。薩加以其當代而不失永恆風格而聞名，曾在紐約、新英格蘭及其他地區創建住宅，專注於美觀、舒適和現代生活方式平衡的功能性避風港。

布局特點
• 客廳層：一個戲劇性的娛樂空間，擁有高聳的天花板、燃氣壁爐、寬板硬木地板，以及理想懸掛大型藝術作品的超大畫廊牆。東西兩側的落地窗框住了綠化花園和新哥特式的聖查爾斯·博羅梅奧教堂的景色，提供了私密性和建築美感。
• 花園層：一個烹飪中心，擁有一個超大的廚師廚房，配備六爐Wolf爐、並排Sub-Zero冰箱、雙洗碗機和水槽、寬敞的石材備餐表面，以及充足的櫥櫃空間。正式餐廳俯瞰花園。
• 第三層：當前配置為圖書館和辦公室，但可輕鬆轉換為第二主套房。
• 第四層：一個寧靜的主套房，擁有超大窗戶、燃氣壁爐，還有一個罕見的綠植包圍的帶屏窗的睡眠陽台。類水療浴室包含雙洗手台、浸泡浴缸和三個面向東方的窗戶照明的淋浴。
• 頂層：由中央天窗照亮，這個靈活的空間非常適合做客房、媒體室、健身室或創意靜修室。定制鋼玻璃樓梯帶有懸浮玻璃踏板，穿越整個住宅，從天窗引入光線，並透過有紋理的玻璃牆擴散，形成一條亮麗的垂直脊柱，連接每一層。
• 地下層：設有小型公用和存儲空間，並巧妙整合。
• 其他特點：集成音響系統、燃氣壁爐，以及區域供氣的燃氣HVAC系統，並可單獨控制各房間。

地點與生活方式
12號西德尼廣場位於布魯克林高地歷史區內，該區是紐約市首個獲得地標地位的社區，於1965年被指定。該區以其莊嚴的磚石和棕色石材住宅、樹蔭大道和19世紀的魅力而著稱，提供了建築遺產和現代都市生活的稀有結合。西德尼廣場本身是該社區最受追捧的街區之一，以其私密性、花園和歷史特徵而倍受珍視。距離布魯克林高地步道、布魯克林大橋公園和主要交通樞紐僅需幾分鐘，該聯排別墅提供了寧靜與城市便利的完美平衡。

A Steven Harris-designed Townhouse in Historic Brooklyn Heights

ARCHITECTURAL PROVENANCE
Fully reimagined in 2010 by award-winning architect Steven Harris, celebrated in Architectural Digest’s AD100, this townhouse reflects his signature blend of historic character and contemporary clarity. Museum-quality floating walls, a custom steel-and-glass staircase illuminated by a skylight, and oversized windows create a loft-like sensibility within a historic brownstone façade, restored from its former navy finish to warm brick and stone in harmony with the landmark streetscape.

DESIGN COLLABORATION
Designed in collaboration with Marti Sagar Interiors, the interiors are restorative, livable, and uplifting. Known for her contemporary yet timeless style, Sagar has created residences across New York, New England, and beyond, with a focus on functional sanctuaries that balance beauty, comfort, and modern lifestyle.

LAYOUT CHARACTER
• Parlor Floor: A dramatic entertaining level with soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace, wide-plank hardwood floors, and an oversized gallery wall ideal for large-scale art. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both east and west exposures frame views of the landscaped garden and the Neo-Gothic St. Charles Borromeo Church, offering both privacy and architectural beauty.
• Garden Floor: A culinary centerpiece with an oversized chef’s kitchen featuring a six-burner Wolf range, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigeration, dual dishwashers and sinks, expansive stone prep surfaces, and abundant cabinetry. A formal dining room overlooks the garden.
• Third Floor: Currently configured as a library and office, but easily converted into a second primary suite.
• Fourth Floor: A tranquil primary suite with oversized windows, a gas-burning fireplace, and a rare screened sleeping porch enveloped in greenery. The spa-like bath includes a double vanity, soaking tub, and shower illuminated by three east-facing windows.
• Top Floor: Illuminated by a central skylight, this flexible space is ideal for a guest room, media room, fitness studio, or creative retreat. A custom steel-and-glass staircase with floating glass treads rises through the home, channeling light from the skylight and diffused by a fluted glass wall, creating a luminous vertical spine that connects every level.
• Basement: Utility and storage with discreet integration.
• Additional Features: Integrated sound system, gas fireplace, and zoned gas-fired HVAC with individually controlled rooms.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
12 Sidney Place stands within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, New York City’s first landmarked neighborhood, designated in 1965. The district is celebrated for its stately brick and brownstone houses, tree-lined streets, and 19th-century charm, offering a rare blend of architectural heritage and modern urban living. Sidney Place itself is one of the neighborhood’s most coveted blocks, prized for its privacy, gardens, and historic character. Just minutes from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a major transportation hub, the townhouse offers both serenity and city access.