This amazing loft was featured in the NY Times this past week. I find it absolutely amazing, livable, and could imagine moving in, in a New York minute! A few details may slow my move down, like the price tag, $6.9 million pre-renovation, and 7,200 square feet... I'm into smaller spaces these days. But there is much inspiration to be had in this beautiful space designed and inhabited by architect Natalya Kashper, partner in DUB Studios, and her family.
The woods create a warmth that is glowing and natural. I can just picture it filled with friends and family, cooking, drinking, and with a corner big enough to practice tap dancing. Heck, could be a tap studio.
Ultra-modern yes, with a high-dose of cozy. I could call this place home. Agree?
I agree it is lovely and well designed. I look at it and think how hard it would be to clean those floors! Though I suppose if I could afford the price tag, I probably wouldn't be cleaning it myself!
Posted by: Laurie Constantino | 16 February 2009 at 18:23
low maintenance, simple, minimal, functional and beautiful - but just too much space (i'd want it smaller).
Posted by: maria | 16 February 2009 at 12:44
Kalliope, I was amazed that there is room for such a large dwelling in NY, as I often hear from people that apartments in NY are tiny and very pricey. I do like living spaces to be minimalist and functional. I grew up in a house with a lot of clutter and wall-to-wall furniture and I find open spaces so calming.
Posted by: Bijoux | 16 February 2009 at 06:23
I don't think that the size of the space has much to do with why I love it so! This looks pretty low maintenance, and the way it's designed would lend itself to small spaces. Simple, minimal, functional and beautiful.
Posted by: kalliope | 15 February 2009 at 21:42
Whoa! 7,200 square feet in NY?!
My house is under 1,000 sq. ft. How's that for living small? I don't mind small spaces actually, as it's more sustainable...less consumption of hydro and gas and...fewer rooms to clean :)
Posted by: Bijoux | 15 February 2009 at 21:10