Jorge Brown Cott reimagines a Brooklyn townhouse by seamlessly marrying domestic comfort with the aesthetic allure of its surrounding art.

When curating a space using collectible design and art, there will always be a delicate balance navigating the fine line between creating an impractical, museum-like atmosphere versus a cozy, functional home adorned with art-centric accents. In Jorge Brown Cott’s latest project, the Dominican Republic native was tasked in reimagining the interiors of a Brooklyn townhouse for a young family passionate about collectible design. The project showcases the work of emerging designers such as Sten Studio, Luke Malaney, Kouros Maghsoudi, and Jeremy Anderson.

Along with his design practice, Brown is also the founder of Design Week República Dominicana (DWRD), an annual event that brings together the design industry in his home country, featuring architecture, crafts, furniture design, and collectible objects. His experience and knowledge in the crafts and collectible world provided him with a unique and dynamic approach to the townhouse, effortlessly bridging the gap between art and functionality.
The residence showcases a thoughtful combination of gentle and rough elements, organic curves and hard lines. The soft goods are exaggerated in comfort and plushness, further contrasting against the juxtaposed natural stone and wooden pieces. Despite the contrasting materials, the pieces share a common thread in their use of substantia...