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Studio Vural renovates West Village loft with 'pods in a box'

architecture-design · 2026-08-02

In Brooklyn's West Village, Studio Vural has completed a striking renovation of a loft in a historical herring canning factory on Barrow Street. The 1,500-square-foot space, originally redesigned into co-op units in the late 1980s by Cy Winthrop, boasts vibrant green accents and an innovative 'pods in a box' layout. The firm preserved the original concrete columns, beams, and sections of parquet flooring while updating the design. The loft now features three adaptable bedrooms, a home office, a reading loft, and a kitchen with oak millwork, complemented by green-tiled bathrooms adorned with brass fixtures. The project involved a talented team, including Selim Vural and Kerry Robertson, with photography by Kate Glicksberg.

Key facts

  • Studio Vural renovated a loft in a former herring canning factory in New York's West Village.
  • The building is on Barrow Street and dates to the 1920s.
  • The loft was previously converted by architect Cy Winthrop in the late 1980s.
  • The design includes 'pods in a box' layout with flexible bedrooms and a primary suite.
  • Original concrete columns and beams were exposed, and some 80s parquet floors and cabinetry were preserved.
  • Tonal green accents are used throughout, including green felt on ceiling beams and stairs.
  • The kitchen features oak millwork and a dining table for eight.
  • The project team included Selim Vural, Efecan Zeybek, Ceren Kalayci, and Don Kwok.
  • Photography is by Kate Glicksberg.

Entities

Artists

  • Selim Vural
  • Kerry Robertson
  • Efecan Zeybek
  • Ceren Kalayci
  • Don Kwok
  • Kate Glicksberg
  • Cy Winthrop

Institutions

  • Studio Vural
  • Dezeen

Locations

  • Brooklyn
  • New York
  • West Village
  • Barrow Street
  • Cape Cod
  • Manhattan

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