Flatiron Loft
Architecture Residential New York, United States Of America
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1. open living dining room the dining room fits snug in this transition area between kitchen and living area with a long cushioned bench to host big gatherings. 2400 px 1601 px 314 KB Print - Low res only |
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2. dining room 2400 px 1601 px 462 KB Print - Low res only |
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3. A sitting room blends with the open kitchen to provide a cozy conversation corner for family gatherings 2560 px 1708 px 529 KB Print - Low res only |
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4. view of office / guest room a pair of custom steel and glass doors with sliding bi-fold hinges creates a transition wall for privacy openness. 2400 px 1601 px 502 KB Print - Low res only |
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5. view of office / guest room a pair of custom steel and glass doors with sliding bi-fold hinges creates a transition wall for privacy openness. shown in closed position. 2400 px 1601 px 502 KB Print - Low res only |
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6. view of office / guest room custom steel and glass doors with sliding bi-fold hinges is paired with a light linen curtain to allow light to flow through and provide privacy when needed. 2560 px 1708 px 476 KB Print - Low res only |
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7. custom millwork closet details The residence is defined by a custom white rift oak wood finish throughout. A ribbed texture highlights certain areas. The client had a passion for sculptural details and fell in love with these playful closet pulls. 2400 px 1601 px 374 KB Print - Low res only |
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8. master bath a Moroccan inspired encaustic floor provides a pop of color to this calm and serene master bath. 1601 px 2400 px 390 KB Print - Low res only |
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9. view of kitchen The kitchen lives in the heart of the space with its neutral tones of white rift oak and mirrored backsplash creating an inviting and bright atmosphere. 2400 px 1884 px 367 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
A 2100sf loft in the heart of the Flat Iron District reconceives the loft as a place not just for young families or artists but for those in the golden years ready to experience the city from a new perspective. The single floor unit, is framed on three sides by large windows, flooding the interiors with natural daylight and creating a unique atmosphere for a New York apartment where light and windows are cherished. The design gut renovated the existing, which was a divided into small rooms, breaking through the space from front to back to create a new flow, with the program and uses defined by furnishings and interior built-ins, and sliding steel and glass partitions.
The owner, Sandy Marker, has a close family with 2 grown sons who visit often from across the Hudson River. Having recently lost her husband, Sandy embraced the design process as a way to heal her heart and soul and provide a focus and new meaning to her next phase in life. Her passion and interest combined with thread's vision and attention to detail created an effortless and joyful process to the design, and interior selection.
A palate of warm neutrals, light wood tones, grey fabrics and pops of warm yellows and golds define the spaces and various functions throughout.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
After having lived in the apartment for close to thirty years it was time for a fresh start. Mrs. Marker had moved in with her husband in the late 90's and raised a family, lived a class New York City life. Recently with the passing of her partner and husband, she was ready to create a new home and give a new focus to her life. The project was to gut renovate the space and bring a completely new vision of open, calm and light to all corners of the apartment.
How is the project unique?
While the project is a typical NYC loft building in the heart of the Flat Iron District, the program and client were unique. The client had recently experienced the death of her husband in an unexpected moment, and it was through the design process that she was able to heal and focus on her own life. The power of design is real, and it can be used as a means to heal ones heart and soul. thread collective took this role very seriously and worked with the client closely to ensure a decision making process that allowed for exploration, and introspection. During the project, objects had a deep meaning and it brought a new awareness to how design and interiors have power to define a sense of place and to be transformational.
Details
| Project size | 2100 |
| Site size | 2100 |
| Project Budget | USD 700,000 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
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thread collective | architect / interior design |