A Tree House for Two Architects
New York magazine|March 25 - April 07, 2024
Phu Hoang and Rachely Rotem built the indoor-outdoor "Mini Tower One" extension of their Carroll Gardens home.
WENDY GOODMAN
A Tree House for Two Architects

In 2010, Phu Hoang and Rachely Rotem bought a two-family Carroll Gardens building constructed in the 1930s. They live in the duplex on the bottom two floors and rent out the third. But the couple, who are both architects—they founded the firm MODU together in 2012 and won the Rome Prize in 2017— always wanted to expand the house. The question was how they would do that.

This story is from the March 25 - April 07, 2024 edition of New York magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the March 25 - April 07, 2024 edition of New York magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM NEW YORK MAGAZINEView All
War of Attrition
New York magazine

War of Attrition

In the Kendrick-vs.-Drake battle, no one wins.

time-read
4 mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
More Than Mad
New York magazine

More Than Mad

Grief drives a fantastic installment in George Miller's series.

time-read
4 mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
We've Hit Peak Theater
New York magazine

We've Hit Peak Theater

Nobody knows how to succeed on Broadway anymore.

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
Small Plates, Big Checks
New York magazine

Small Plates, Big Checks

Why restaurant prices feel so high—and why they’re going to stay that way.

time-read
3 mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
Nobody Wants to Mow the Lawn at the Beach
New York magazine

Nobody Wants to Mow the Lawn at the Beach

Breck and Georgia Eisner's Amagansett retreat gives the children a cottage of their own.

time-read
2 mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
HOW TO CRIMINALIZE a PROTEST
New York magazine

HOW TO CRIMINALIZE a PROTEST

In Atlanta, the George Floyd demonstrations of four years ago are being used as evidence of illegal gang activity-and the activists of today could be next.

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
CHESS BRAT
New York magazine

CHESS BRAT

It was the biggest cheating scandal in chess history. Now, cleared of the most serious accusations, Hans Niemann is gunning for a world title-and doubling down on his opponent-trashing, hotel-wrecking, money-flaunting ways.

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
MIRIAM ADELSON'S UNFINISHED BUSINESS
New York magazine

MIRIAM ADELSON'S UNFINISHED BUSINESS

One of Israel's most ardent supporters, she could transform the presidential election if she gives to Trump like she did in 2020.

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRIAL
New York magazine

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRIAL

Trump is running for president while bumping into the past at a Manhattan criminal courthouse.

time-read
10+ mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024
Lord Maurice Saatchi
New York magazine

Lord Maurice Saatchi

The British advertising executive is thoroughly enjoying the rollout for his new book, Orgasm.

time-read
5 mins  |
May 20 - June 02, 2024