Fuzzco

The neglected building at 85 Spring Street had a simple long and narrow layout. The depth of the building created a space that provided intriguing opportunities to play off of the the separation between the public connection to the busy street and a much more private retreat.  In the redesign of the storefront, the new glass wall insertion is stepped back from the face of the pre-existing facade. This provides a clear juxtaposition of the old massive, opaque masonry structure to the new light, transparent glazed storefront. In addition in the new storefront is a recessed shift in the location of the  vertical plane which provides further clarification of what is old and what is new. Inside the building, the floors were taken down to an industrial concrete finish, and the ceiling level was raised in the work area to provide a more voluminous space.  Raw wood finishes complete the interior  of the workspace and provide a warm atmosphere. A further complement to the design are the concealed doors that separate the public space from the private work space; these are integrated in a wood wall designed by furniture maker Michael Moran.