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Broadway Loft
THE LOFT, ELEVATED
Everyone likes the no-frills industrial aesthetic of the classic Manhattan loft, but not everyone likes the lack of privacy, exposed radiators, and deterioration posing as “character.” DF&A preserved the spatial continuity, open-planned expanse, and visible structure of this Union Square area renovation, while allowing residents some measure of privacy.
Throughout the loft, Russian oak crossbeams stand out in high contrast to the white ceilings and columns, accentuating the apartment’s beautiful bones. A Manhattan loft, but better.
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We carved a guest bedroom out of the great room, using a sliding wall that can open to extend public space or close for total privacy. The master bedroom has a related solution: a feature wall with pocket doors. The wall holds a double-sided entertainment system that hides easy-sliding doors that can separate the bedroom completely from the living room.
Thirty-three floors high, with astonishing views on three sides, this apartment made a dramatic statement before we even embarked on a renovation. But we found ways to boost the drama — and pair it with intimate spaces and livable moments — beginning with the entry, a highly curated and contained experience, with textured wall panels and a sculpture niche, that leads to, well, wow.
In this complete apartment renovation, we combined multiple units to create a sanctuary for a growing family above the canopy of Central Park. Here, ribbed walnut paneling connects the kitchen space to a light-filled breakfast nook, and adds warmth and texture to both, while the marble of the wall, counter, and floating bar lends a classic grandeur.
Renovating this Chelsea apartment meant reconciling two seemingly competing goals: preserving the “lofty” feel of the space — the spare geometry and the high ceilings —and creating a warm and inviting home. In the kitchen and dining area, we installed dark walnut cabinetry and dropped the ceiling to create a more intimate space set aside from the dining room. The luster of the kitchen millwork is mirrored in the dining area’s brass chandelier, whose angular shape is softened by a warm color and gentle sheen.
