Brooklyn‘s trendy Williamsburg neighborhood isn’t exactly short on new development, but every so often a new residence comes along that breaks from the predictable glass-and-steel formula. Tucked along a tree-lined stretch on North 6th Street, this newly built townhouse leans into contrast—mixing contemporary architecture with subtle callbacks to the neighborhood’s industrial past.

The roughly 4,000-square-foot house was designed by Bowerbird Architects, the firm led by Brooklyn native Daniel Kaplan, with sales handled by Corcoran’s Celine Gamble and Kirsten Jordan. Rather than chasing flash or trying to stand out from the crowd, the design feels calm and deliberate. Its stripped-down brick façade adheres to traditional townhouse formality, giving the structure a sense of permanence, while concrete and wood details quietly echo the warehouses that once defined the area. Developers rescued the decorative cornice from the property’s previous building and worked it into the new exterior, giving the brand-new home an additional dose of historic gravitas.

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The arrival experience hints that this isn’t a standard townhouse. Forgoing the classic stoop, the entry dips slightly below grade behind a board-formed concrete wall. Step inside and you’re met with a foyer large enough to do more than usher guests indoors—it might easily double as an art gallery and reception area or as an additional living zone.

From there, a sculptural curved staircase pulls your eye upward through the home, a sinuous piece of modern art threaded through all four levels. Clean-lined interiors reinforce the strong architectural focus—walls appear to float, doors practically disappear, and natural light pours in through expansive windows. The effect is decidedly minimal but never cold, thanks to oak floorboards, stone finishes, and tailored millwork.

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The kitchen continues the understated-but-polished approach, equipped with appliances from Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch, and finished with boldly veined Calacatta Vagli Oro marble. Glass doors extend the living space into a private rear garden.

Outdoor space was clearly a priority here. In addition to the garden, a grassy rooftop offers what is essentially a backyard in the sky, with open views across the surrounding neighborhood, while the primary suite spills onto its own terrace—an ideal perch for morning coffee.

Shape Capital purchased the site in 2021 for $2.9 million, replacing a worn brick structure that had been subdivided into apartments. Now asking just under $8 million, the finished single-family residence feels less like a spec build and more like a considered design project.

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