The 7 at Crown Heights represents an enterprising builder’s respect for preservation while responding to market need. Along with restoring an abandoned art deco fourplex, Gardner worked with the client to design a building that could complement one of the most recognizable properties in the Crown Heights neighborhood.

The original 1930s art deco fourplex required a meticulous renovation while the contemporary new construction was influenced in scale and proportion by the existing structure. Positioned north-south, the modern triplex defined the property’s western edge allowing for a communal courtyard, pool and reimagined shared garage. Here old and new are brought together, each structure adding value to the other.

Winner of an American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2013 AIA Central States Region Honor Award