the design adds two additional floors to each building while maintaining their historic character and introducing colorful elements the key features include connecting elements historic sky bridges at the 4th and 5th floors that physically link the buildings crossing balconies that cantilever from both buildings and meet in the middle creating unique shared outdoor spaces with vibrant gradient finishes modern touches the new floors feature contemporary gradient colors that transition from purple and pink tones to complement yet contrast with the historic brownstone and brick below rooftop gardens crown both buildings with green terraces the facades blend historic preservation with bold expressions design philosophy the original three floors maintain their authentic brownstone and brick character the new additions use colorful materials to clearly distinguish old from new while creating harmony the connecting features aren t just decorative they re functional spaces that encourage community interaction between the buildings the visualization shows how these historic structures can evolve into a unified complex
