Project: 150 Barrow Street — West Village Charm, Refined

Scope of Work

Storefront Fabrication and Installation:

  • Custom-crafted storefront made from solid mahogany, designed to be welcoming yet historically accurate.
  • Every trim, molding, and profile was replicated from original remnants to ensure authenticity.

Entry Door Restoration:

  • Constructed using historic construction methods and profiles but adapted for modern performance, durability, and security.

Storm-Grade Resilience:

  • Designed and installed to withstand the environmental pressures of being near the Hudson River.
  • Utilized oversized, multi-layered Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) for enhanced pressure resistance and climate durability.

Window Revival:

  • Replaced three double-hung windows and one round window in collaboration with Marvin Windows.
  • All windows were painted and finished to match the storefront, with high wind-load anchoring systems for stability.

Paint and Finish:

  • Custom-mixed color applied in-shop: 50% Benjamin Moore 2108-30 Brown Horse / 50% AF-120 Tamarind.
  • Ensured a durable and weather-resistant finish that enhances the building’s historical appeal.
Materials and Techniques
  • Materials Used
    Solid Mahogany for storefront, multi-layered IGUs for windows, Marvin Windows for double-hung and round units
  • Glass
    Oversized, multi-layered Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) for storm resilience
  • Hardware
    Historically accurate fittings with concealed modern security upgrades
  • Finishes
    Custom-mixed Benjamin Moore color: 50% Brown Horse / 50% Tamarind
  • Technique Used
    Custom millwork, historic profile replication, high wind-load anchoring, concealed hardware installation
  • Installation Notes
    Installed with storm-grade resilience, designed for long-term durability near Hudson River

History: A West Village Story

Cobblestone streets. Landmark facades. Whispered legacies. 150 Barrow Street is the soul of the West Village distilled into brick and mortar. But even the most treasured architecture needs thoughtful care—especially when it falls under the watchful eye of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC).

Paul Mulcahy, working under contract, led this restoration from vision to execution. His experience, passion for preservation, and hands-on leadership brought this storefront back to life—one careful detail at a time.

The Vision: BSKS Architects

The project was imagined by BKSK Architects, a New York-based firm celebrated for their work in adaptive reuse, civic buildings, and contextual design. At 150 Barrow, they envisioned a restoration that honored the past while enhancing functionality for the future.

What we did

  • A Statement Storefront: Fabricated in solid mahogany, the new storefront was designed to welcome, not overpower. Every trim, molding, and profile was replicated from original remnants—no detail too small.
  • An Entry Door Reimagined: Built using historic construction methods and profiles but adapted for modern performance, durability, and security.
  • Hidden Strength: With the Hudson River just blocks away, we designed and installed with storm-grade resilience. Oversized, multi-layered IGUs were specified to withstand intense pressure and climate swings.
  • Window Revival: Working with Marvin Windows, we replaced three double-hung and one round unit—painted and finished to match the storefront and installed with high wind-load anchoring systems.

The Storefront Beauty Meets Backbone

Painted in-shop using a custom-mixed color (50% Benjamin Moore 2108-30 Brown Horse / 50% AF-120 Tamarind), the storefront isn’t just beautiful—it’s fortified. Paul’s award-winning background in historic preservation shaped every step—from shop drawings to hardware selection.

Why It Matters

  • LPC Collaboration: Our decisions were guided by landmark preservation principles and open communication with LPC staff.
  • Respect for Context: This wasn’t a redesign. It was a resurrection—true to form and spirit.
  • Durability as a Design Principle: From hurricane-rated glass to concealed hardware, we built for another century.

The Result: A West Village Gem

150 Barrow Street isn’t just restored—it’s redefined. What was once worn and mismatched is now precise, unified, and quietly elegant. This is not just good preservation. This is good storytelling—crafted in wood, glass, and care.

“If a project’s going to carry the name of the neighborhood, it should carry its heart, too.”

— Paul Mulcahy, Project Manager, Historical Preservationist

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