EAST VILLAGE STUDIO

USA, New York, New York

- 2009
An elegant machine for living makes the most of its small footprint.
An intricately sculpted wood-paneled central service core contains the kitchen,
An intricately sculpted wood-paneled central service core contains the kitchen, bath, closets, and sleeping loft.
Sun Filled Live Work Space
Sun Filled Live Work Space
Stair risers leading up to the sleeping loft pull open to reveal hidden drawers.
Stair risers leading up to the sleeping loft pull open to reveal hidden drawers.
A Custom Lofted Bed Affords Intimacy from the Live Work Space Below
A Custom Lofted Bed Affords Intimacy from the Live Work Space Below
The end result is a flexible living space that accommodates the demands of both
The end result is a flexible living space that accommodates the demands of both the client’s professional work and personal lifestyle.
A Built-In Workspace to Hide and Organize the Clutter
A Built-In Workspace to Hide and Organize the Clutter
Continuous finishes hint at the tight integration of the kitchen appliances and
Continuous finishes hint at the tight integration of the kitchen appliances and storage spaces into the central service core.
Well-Equipped and Highly Efficient Kitchen
Well-Equipped and Highly Efficient Kitchen
The sleek and minimal bathroom.
The sleek and minimal bathroom.
The bathroom showcases fixtures with a custom matte black powder-coat finish.
The bathroom showcases fixtures with a custom matte black powder-coat finish.
Schematic Design Rendering
Schematic Design Rendering
Schematic Design Rendering
Schematic Design Rendering
The wooden volume separates the apartment into various zones
The wooden volume separates the apartment into various zones
Red volumes define the integrated storage throughout the apartment
Red volumes define the integrated storage throughout the apartment
An intricately sculpted wood-paneled central service core contains the kitchen,
Sun Filled Live Work Space
Stair risers leading up to the sleeping loft pull open to reveal hidden drawers.
A Custom Lofted Bed Affords Intimacy from the Live Work Space Below
The end result is a flexible living space that accommodates the demands of both
A Built-In Workspace to Hide and Organize the Clutter
Continuous finishes hint at the tight integration of the kitchen appliances and
Well-Equipped and Highly Efficient Kitchen
The sleek and minimal bathroom.
The bathroom showcases fixtures with a custom matte black powder-coat finish.
Schematic Design Rendering
Schematic Design Rendering
The wooden volume separates the apartment into various zones
Red volumes define the integrated storage throughout the apartment

Design Team

Jordan Parnass, Darrick Borowski, Danny Orenstein, Sean Karns

Contractors

General Contracting: Supreme General Contracting; Millwork: New York Construction

Suppliers

Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures: AF New York; Appliances: Gringer and Sons; Audio/Visual: Cole Audio & Video; Stone and Tile: Stone Source; Lighting: Specialty Lighting

Photography

Frank Oudeman, Sean Karns

Economy, functionality and privacy were the primary drivers in the design of this compact sixth floor home and office space.
 
Meticulously detailed millwork provides ample storage, making this small-footprint apartment extremely efficient. 
 
A bedroom loft creates space for a roomy walk-in closet below, while stair risers conceal a series of built-in drawers. Every inch of the space has been effectively exploited.
 
JPDA worked closely with the client and a demanding co-op board through every stage of the design process. The result is modern, clean, and concise, providing both the warmth of a home and all the functional requirements of an office. 
 
Watch a video about the project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFsCfi6b18&feature=youtu.be

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