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Edgewater Flat




Edgewater Flat


Location: Edgewater, NJ
Size: 900 SF
Role: Architect of Record

Edgewater Loft is a thoughtfully renovated apartment that reflects the client’s deep connection to traditional Korean architecture and her lifelong passion for design.

Drawing inspiration from the natural materials and rhythms of the Hanok, the project reinterprets those sensibilities through a contemporary lens. At its core is a delicate wood screen that filters light and softly separates public and private areas—serving not just as a spatial divider but as an emotional and atmospheric anchor. Ethically sourced, locally fabricated white oak provides a tactile and visual continuity throughout the space, reinforcing the commitment to sustainable materials and local craftsmanship.

The material palette is restrained yet highly intentional, emphasizing texture, pattern, and a quiet sense of order. More than a place to live, Edgewater Loft is a modern sanctuary—one that honors cultural memory while embracing the fluid rhythms of contemporary urban life.

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh





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Location: Edgewater, NJ

Size: 900 SF

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh

Rooted in her childhood memories of traditional natural materials of the Korean Hanok, the client’s lifelong passion for design comes to life in this refreshed modern apartment. Drawing from the past while embracing the future, the space is defined by a tactile richness—where patterns, materials, and architectural rhythms reflect a deep cultural sensibility.

At the heart of the home is a light-filtering wood screen that gently delineate public and private zones. More than functional dividers, they invite warmth and quiet intimacy into the space. Their presence is a deliberate homage to the Hanok, where timber served both structural and decorative purposes, shaping the mood of everyday life.

Ethically sourced and locally fabricated white oak underscores the project’s commitment to environmental stewardship and local craft. Chosen for both its grain and integrity, the material ties together a palette that is understated yet deeply intentional. In a world that demands fluidity, the apartment offers a grounded sense of place that’s attuned to the rhythms of modern life.