Overview
Pliskin Architecture designed and completed the Leonard Street Rowhouse, a 6,000 square foot (557 square meters) two-family home situated on an infill lot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project, completed in 2025, integrates an interlocking brick entry program.
Research Context
The project focuses on updating an existing rowhouse structure. Its design directly addresses its location within a specific Brooklyn street context, specifically aiming to create a "welcoming threshold."
Approach
The architectural approach involved updating an existing rowhouse. The design incorporates an "interlocking brick entry programme" and aims to create a "welcoming threshold." This structure is designed to function as a two-family home within an infill lot scenario.
Findings
- The Leonard Street Rowhouse was completed in 2025.
- The building measures 6,000 square feet (557 square meters).
- It is located on an infill lot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
- Pliskin Architecture was responsible for the design.
- The design features an interlocking brick entry program.
- The structure has been updated to function as a two-family home.
- The design intends to fit into the context of a Brooklyn street.
Why This Matters
The project demonstrates an approach to updating existing rowhouses for multi-family use within established urban contexts, specifically in Brooklyn. The architectural elements, such as the interlocking brick entry program, contribute to the building's aesthetic and functional integration with its surroundings.