Following our previous visit to Bespoke Only, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Charlottesville, VA this week to explore the work of Two Street Studio.
With offices in Brooklyn, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Two Street Studio describes itself as a “generalist design practice committed to the craft of architecture” from small residential schemes to large commercial projects. “We believe architecture can elevate the mundane, and work to do so on every project,” the firm adds.
Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for an Intermediate Architect to join their Charlottesville team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up five bespoke projects by Two Street Studio that exemplify the firm’s ethos.
Southampton House, Southampton, NY
Situated on a small lot with strict environmental constraints, the Southampton House is designed with a vertical layout to accommodate the surrounding protected wetlands. The house is organized into three levels: a basement dedicated to children’s activities, a main floor serving as the social hub, and a top-level master suite. A central vertical core connects the floors, featuring an open-tread staircase beneath an operable skylight to enhance natural light and ventilation. A continuous band of 360-degree windows provides unobstructed views of the landscape.
Learn more on the Southampton House’s Archinect project page.
Antler House Restoration, East Hampton, NY
Originally built in 1968, the Antler House Restoration saw the reactivation of one of Andrew Geller’s most imaginative vacation homes. The restoration aimed to return the house to its original design, which had been impacted by a series of more modern interventions, while integrating modern amenities. Key design moves included removing later additions, replacing invasive materials with cedar, and reconstructing Geller’s signature “owl-eye” detail. Meanwhile, a raised deck was added to the west facade, incorporating original design elements.
Learn more on the Antler House Restoration’s Archinect project page.
McKinnon and Harris Flagship, New York, NY
Commissioned by a Richmond, VA-based furniture manufacturer, the McKinnon and Harris Flagship New York City showroom is housed in the Decoration & Design Building on East 59th Street. The layout responds to the existing arched entry with three sequential barrel vaults that organize the elongated space, while a series of artificial skylights partitions the other section of the showroom. The material palette is minimal, featuring large limestone slabs and white walls, creating a neutral, museum-like backdrop to highlight the craft and design of the furniture.
Learn more on the McKinnon and Harris Flagship’s Archinect project page.
Modelogic, Richmond, VA
The modeling agency Modelogic commissioned Two Street Studio to renovate its office in a historic Church Hill building. The design followed a reductive approach, removing modern partitions to restore the original interior, which was painted crisp white. New white oak flooring adds warmth, while steel and glass partitions create subtle divisions for open conference areas, agent offices, and private meeting rooms.
Learn more on Modelogic’s Archinect project page.
DOTS Office, New York, NY
Housed in a 19th-century printing house, the DOTS Office renovation reimagines a long, rectilinear space to accommodate a tech company. The design organizes the program into three parallel bands: workstations along the windowed wall for maximum daylight, service functions along the opposite side, and interstitial breakout spaces fostering interaction. Architectural interventions include felt-wrapped rooms with bleached plywood slats for sound-dampened conference areas, while plywood, blackened steel, and grey felt unify the space.
Learn more on the DOTS Office’s Archinect project page.
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