https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1567-stephaniegoto en-us Like an architectural therapist, Stephanie Goto stripped away layers of troubles that had weighed on a trio of rooftop sheds in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood to reveal their true personality and inner strengths.

]]> calder-foundation-project-space.asp Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7882-calder-foundation-project-space In renovating old roof sheds, Goto removed interior partitions and replaced wire glass with translucent sandwich panels, but kept the skylight angles and shed profiles. Original connections such as bo Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkIn renovating old roof sheds, Goto removed interior partitions and replaced wire glass with translucent sandwich panels, but kept the skylight angles and shed profiles. Original connections such as bolts and rivets add texture to the white galleries.Photo © Richard Pare Stainless steel panels that reflect just blue light give the exterior an aura of mystery and offer little hint at what lies inside. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkStainless steel panels that reflect just blue light give the exterior an aura of mystery and offer little hint at what lies inside.Photo © Richard Pare Inserted in a narrow space between two of the old sheds, a spiral stair leads to a small office for the foundation's president. Treads of 3/8-inch-thick blackened steel are attached to a 4-inch-wide s Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkInserted in a narrow space between two of the old sheds, a spiral stair leads to a small office for the foundation's president. Treads of 3/8-inch-thick blackened steel are attached to a 4-inch-wide steel post and perimeter walls, creating a sense of movement.Photo © Richard Pare Large new windows orient a room to north light and views and provide a dramatic setting for a table by George Nakashima, wood chairs by Zanine Caldas, and a couch by Vladimir Kagan. Goto designed the Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkLarge new windows orient a room to north light and views and provide a dramatic setting for a table by George Nakashima, wood chairs by Zanine Caldas, and a couch by Vladimir Kagan. Goto designed the rooms to accommodate changing pieces of art and furniture.Photo © Richard Pare Access to the project space is from the roof. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkAccess to the project space is from the roof.Photo © Richard Pare The first gallery has angled skylights, which give it the feeling of a Parisian garret. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkThe first gallery has angled skylights, which give it the feeling of a Parisian garret.Photo © Richard Pare Looking back to the first gallery from the second gallery. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkLooking back to the first gallery from the second gallery.Photo © Richard Pare A new stair to a private office is made of raw steel and is the only new element that is not white or off-white. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkA new stair to a private office is made of raw steel and is the only new element that is not white or off-white.Photo © Richard Pare Looking back to the second gallery from the third gallery. Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkLooking back to the second gallery from the third gallery.Photo © Richard Pare Section Detail Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkSection DetailImage courtesy STEPHANIEGOTO Floor Plan Calder Foundation Project SpaceSTEPHANIEGOTONew York, New YorkFloor PlanImage courtesy STEPHANIEGOTO