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76 Crosby Street, Soho, New York City.

An unparalleled Penthouse awaits at the pinnacle of 76 Crosby Street Condominiums. With five bedrooms (convertible seven), four and one half baths, plenty of wide open space, soaring 12’3″ ceilings, lit by way of window after window, this space offers room to grow and then some.

The master suite is the ultimate retreat featuring two large walk-in closets and a tranquil marble master bath designed for the ultimate in relaxation. Also, on this floor, three more bedrooms and two and one half more baths, as well as a large media room/ playroom, a home office and a laundry room complete with two oversized washers and dryers. Head up to the second floor by way of a stair case that encircles a two-story Balinese wall and find even more room to spread out. A second stunning dining room opens up to a full outdoor kitchen. A media room offers a cozy haven lit by an enormous skylight and warmed by a gas fireplace. Another home office is tucked away for privacy. Swing open the French doors to reveal an incredible 3,073 square foot private roof deck with an outdoor fireplace and plenty of seating on which to unwind. Also on this floor, a home gym with access to a secluded grotto offering a soothing hot tub and outdoor shower. As an added convenience, the second floor also features a service kitchen (with dumbwaiter to the main kitchen) with wine storage, and an additional bedroom and full bath.

Clifton View 7 by ARRCC

Clifton View 7 was designed by ARRCC and is locate in Cape Town, South Africa.

The clients brief was to completely strip out the double-level apartment and to re-configure the interior layout to accommodate four bedrooms, en-suite, a gym, entertainment cocktail bar, cinema room and wine cellar. The site is perched over dramatic boulders and the Atlantic Ocean and experiences sweeping views of the Clifton beaches as well as the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Access is gained to the apartment on the upper level. The dining room, living room and kitchen are open plan and have direct access to the extensive terrace. The open plan dining area acts as a pivotal focal point between the spiral staircase and the main entertainment space. The success of the space is a culmination of bespoke detailing, unexpected stylistic juxtapositions and dramatic artworks. Moving through the apartment is a journey of styles and ideas that all fuse together to make the apartment a tailored and personally nuanced space. This tailored look was achieved by avoiding over use of recognizable brand names; the clients instead were keen to create one off signature pieces through the OKHA Design Studio. A feature spiral stair was introduced to link the two levels of the apartment. Feature timber screens extend from the upper level through the upper volume to contain this circulation space. The pool bar leads onto the swimming pool and spa terrace with uninterrupted views of the seascape. The infinity pool allows the eye to flow from the pool to the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Lighting design is an important feature in any project. Bold and discreet lighting was specified in conjunction to create a powerful ‘wow’ factor and layering of lighting was used to set various moods throughout.

Lai Residence by PMK+Designers.

This two-story penthouse apartment embodies many of PMK’s ideas about integration between space, architecture, urban living, and spirituality into everyday life. Designed for a young couple with a recent newborn daughter, this residence is centered on a common area on the lower floor that supports a wide range of activities, from cooking and dining, family entertainment and music, as well as coming together as a family by its visually seamless transitions from inside to outside to merge the house into its’ cityscape. The large two-story volume of the living area keeps the second floor connected containing a semi-private master bedroom, walk-in closet and master bath, plus a separate private study. The integrity of the home’s materials was also an important factor in the design—solid woods, concrete, and raw metal were selected because they stand up to day to day needs of a family’s use yet look even better with age. Brick wall surfaces are carefully placed for the display of art and objects, so that these elements are integrated into the architectural fabric of the space.

SF LOFT Wardell+Sagan Projekt.

Converted a former 3200 square foot (300 square meters) former Chinese Laundry and Tooth Powder Factory into a modern open loft with roof deck and two internally placed shipping containers to showcase an urban art collection. Wardell+Sagan Projek

London House With a Retractable Glass Roof.

Located in Chelsea, an affluent area of central London, is a home with a unique feature. The four bedroom, four bathroom home has a top floor family area with a retractable glass roof.

Villa Solaire by Jérémie Kœmpgen Architecture.

This old farmhouse was built in 1826 nestled in the historic district of Pied de La Plagne in Morzine, France. The project consists in a conversion of an ancient farmhouse into a luxury rental villa, revisiting traditional techniques. This former farmhouse is located in the historic district of Pied de La Plagne, in Morzine.

Loft Penthouse by Fabio Gianoli, Sondrio, Italy.

The top ﬂoor of a historical building, an old storeroom with e recent wooden ceiling. A free rectangular space at ﬂoor level and ﬁve arched window overlooking the square. The client was to create an open space bright and light, loft style / New York. A totally white surface, a tray where the client can place their loved belongings. Photos by by Fabio Gianoli

The ﬂoor plan was divided into symmetrical zones using both partitioning walls and furniture. All was planned around a suspender ﬁre place made of natural metal sheet. This ﬁre place unites the kitchen area with the central isle – the dining area with a high quality wooden table – the tv zone – the reading and relax area wich is characterized by a small coffe table made out of an old car engine that belonged to the client. The day zone enjoys two fantastics views both from the ﬁve arched windows and also the the large sliding window on the sofa side wich leads to a balcony that accomodates a winter garden. There has been furnished with both objects of modern design and vintage pieces, such as an old Mac to an old phone, restored cast iron radiators, collection of movies and comics, in addition to numerous souvenirs from various trips. On the opposite side over the living area is the sleeping zone characterized by a wooden ﬂoor. Two symmetrical bedrooms are onnected by a central corridor with mirror closet for shoes and the master bathroom. This too has been symmetrically divided in two zone with washbasins and a central mosaic wall with a ‘Marilyn’ up on divides the toilet area from the big shower zone with double free access. The two bedroom follow the the format of the rest of the house ; characterized by three ﬂoor level little windows in the main bedroom an illuminated wall brings light to the room and moved from the far end of the room the king size bed.

Brouwersgracht Apartment, Amsterdam by CUBE and SOLUZ.

Brouwersgracht Apartment, Amsterdam by CUBE and SOLUZ Architecten: The old warehouse was completely rebuilt from premises to luxury home.The characteristic 200 m2 large apartment is on the first floor of a monument to the Brouwersgracht. The monumental wooden floors and heavy beams are maintained and where necessary repaired and new parts like the kitchen, bathroom and new walls are as recognizable additions designed. Because it is a deep and relatively low floor and the entry of daylight important for an open floor plan chosen. The open floor plan also fits with the idea of the single since autonomous designed additions to the ancient monument. The bathroom consists of nearly 1,000 very special glass blocks.The bathroom is so subtle evening light object next to the dining table.

Chalet One Oak, Combloux.

Chalet One Oak is nestled in the peaceful village of Combloux near Megeve, where the majestic Mont Blanc provides a background setting for more than a few fairy tales. Everything is larger than life in 600 square meters of pure One Oak, a 3 floor property with endless views of the Mt Blanc, its mountain range and the Chamonix valley. The Chalet accommodates 12 people in 6 bedrooms. It has 4 double bedroom suites with en suites, bunk bed room and the Master suite on its own floor. All bedrooms have floor to ceiling windows and their terraces with their own dramatic views of the mountains and the rolling country side. Situated on the 1st floor is its lavish luxurious living room, perfect for those intimate moments and to relax, eat and entertain.