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It’s been nearly two years since we checked in with the ODA Architecture-designed project at 10 Jay Street in Dumbo, distinctive for its crystalized facade. That facade is now coming into shape at the construction site, photos by Brownstoner have revealed. Initially, developers Glacier Global Partners and Triangle Assets were planning to convert this 19th century red brick building into 46 condos with retail at the base, but in October 2015 the developers decided instead to convert the building into an office and retail space. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission was impressed by the design team’s sugar crystal- inspired facade for the building, and approved the plans in March 2015. Built in 1897, the building served as a sugar refinery for several decades until it was converted into a warehouse in 1945. The building’s original red brick , river-fronting facade was replaced by concrete in later years, and in their plans, the developers now transforming the building asked ...

Name: Tolga and Tomi Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Size: 700 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned Tolga and Tomi's colorful apartment is a starter home dream-come-true. Located in a fun Amsterdam neighborhood that is filled with many restaurants and bars, it's just what the couple had dreamed of; a space that they could return to and relax from the hustle and bustle of city life. At about 700 square feet (65 square meters), the apartment has a spacious, wide- open floor plan , but also has just the right amount of spaces throughout that feel cozy. When asked what their favorite element of the apartment is, they both agreed on the French Bulldog print , "Mike." Tolga and Tomi don't think that they have the lifestyle to own a dog just yet, so a fun and quirky print of one will suffice for the time being. When decorating the home, they decided to take it slow, agreeing that finding the perfect piece of furniture is more important than filling ...