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Apartments in Manhattan, in the heart of
the Big Apple, are notorious for having small
kitchens. By necessity, NYC apartment remodels
are often about thinking big in a limited space.
The reinvented kitchens on these pages are
by architect Alan Berman and interior designer
Juliana Codas of Archetype Design Studio. The
pair share some of their professional insights on
designing in a constrained environment.
Common issues with an apartment remodel
are having to work in with fixed services and
coping with space limitation, says Berman.
“Organization is imperative to dealing with

the waterworks. Often building unit guidelines
prevent delving into ceilings or floors to reroute
plumbing. To avoid this, it pays to position the
sink or sinks near the chase wall – where the hot
and cold risers are concealed – and organize the
design around that.
“Another good space and budget measure
is to specify standard cabinets, arranging them
in interesting compositional forms that avoid
the need for filler elements. Savings on custom
cabinetry can be channeled into a dramatic
backsplash and more upmarket appliances for
maximum aesthetic impact.”

Preceding pages: Designed on
a relatively modest budget, this
kitchen by architect Alan Berman
and interiors specialist Juliana Codas
sets customized standard cabinetry
in a tight, space-saving and efficient
composition.
These pages: The two-tone mosaic
tile backsplash and glass-fronted
upper cabinets add a sense of
depth and bounce light though the
windowless space. Contrasting
countertops denote areas of use.

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