The gut restoration of this 2,700-square-foot Brooklyn brownstone—originally built in 1899—and new addition required historic preservation and modernization to coexist in a perfect balance. Actors Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale trusted Frederick Tang Architecture to execute this particular challenge while being truly involved in the whole project. “Bobby and Rose were an integral part of collaborating in the design process,” says Frederick Tang, director of design and principal architect at Frederick Tang Architecture. “This project is a real expression of their personalities.” BEFORE: The previous exterior paint was a pale green color. AFTER: The building’s brick exterior was painted with Benjamin Moore’s Heather Pink and the arched windows were restored.