In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug highlights three projects that we've previously discussed, which all embody the spirit of Brooklyn's redevelopment: the adaptive reuse of 50 Nevins Street (John Woelfling of Dattner Architects), the historic restoration of 102 Bainbridge Street (Michelle Todd of MTODD Architect), and the bold reinvention of a brownstone at the Z House in Clinton Hill (Shane Neufeld of Light and Air Architecture).

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Over the past two decades, Brooklyn has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from its historic roots as a commercial and civic hub into a thriving mixed use borough that supports residential, commercial, cultural and community development. Sparked in part by the 2004 rezoning of downtown Brooklyn, the neighborhood has attracted billions of dollars in investment, reshaping its urban fabric with new housing, infrastructure and public spaces. This wave of growth has fostered a renaissance of architectural innovation, where historic preservation meets modern design and sustainability intertwines with cultural heritage.