This loft is located on the roof of a former schoolhouse in the West Village in Manhattan. In the 1980's the building was converted to residential use and rather awkwardly planned penthouses were added.

The loft has been reconfigured to create a more natural relationship between the living areas and a clear relationship between interior and the outdoor terrace. Mobile "screens" were used to allow the open space to accommodate different privacy needs.

The kitchen has been expanded and reoriented to take advantage of the existing natural light. A curtain in the dining area allows a portion of the space to be converted to a guest sleeping area when necessary. The existing small opening from the living room to the terrace has been enlarged and centered on the space in order to create continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. This relationship has been further reinforced by use natural materials throughout.