A table with material samples in a brightly lit office with people working in the background.

Junior Architect

Construction Administrator

Interior Designer

Intermediate Architect

Senior Architect

The Degraw Street Office is a full renovation of a small mixed-use building in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill Historic District. Originally constructed in the early twentieth century as a barbershop, the storefront has housed a variety of small neighborhood businesses over time. ERA reimagines the space as a calm, light-filled workspace while preserving the modest scale and character of the surrounding rowhouse block.

The existing façade was retained in its entirety, maintaining the building’s dark-painted frontage and quiet presence along the street. Inside, the layout was fully reconfigured to support a contemporary office environment. Large front windows draw daylight deep into the interior while preserving privacy from the sidewalk. Original exposed wood ceiling beams were left visible, adding texture and a sense of continuity with the building’s history.

Natural materials shape the atmosphere throughout. Wood furnishings, leather, and layered textiles introduce warmth, while rugs and soft finishes lend a residential sensibility to the working environment. The result is a workspace that feels both focused and welcoming, grounded in its historic setting.

Cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, tan armchairs, and vibrant rugs. Sunlight streams through large windows highlighting potted plants. A disco ball and art adorn the walls.

Cozy living room with a brown suede couch, plants by a large window, bookshelf, and abstract art. Natural light creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Contemporary office with a wooden desk and chairs, black rolling chair, abstract wall art, and large plants by a sunlit window, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Cozy office with wooden desk, modern black chairs, large windows, and plants. Soft light creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Minimalist decor.

A cozy dining room with a wooden table and green chairs on a patterned rug. Large windows with plants bring light to art-covered walls and a bicycle.

Street view of a black storefront labeled "Arts & Sciences" with large windows. A bicycle is parked in front, and a person walks past. Autumn trees are visible.

Street view of a modern black storefront labeled "Arts & Sciences" with large windows, a bicycle parked outside, and a person walking by, conveying urban calm.