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“Well-selected art and design objects should do more than simply decorate – they should add narrative,” said White. A Wiggle cardboard chair by Frank Gehry adds a sculptural touch to the space. The opposing wall features a large walnut shelving unit designed by White. “I decided on an ‘unfurnished’ approach for the project – opting instead for custom built-ins that extend and respond to the architecture, while providing most of the function for the space without the visual clutter,” the designer said.
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Above the sofa is a series of ivory wall hangings by Los Angeles artist Mary Little. One wall is lined with a built-in sofa wrapped in Belgian linen and a travertine lounge table – both designed by White. The kitchen looks upon a narrow living room with a mix of shapes and textures.
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Other pieces of carefully chosen decor include a stainless steel tea kettle by Aldo Rossi and a ceramic vase by Ettore Sottsass. Behind the stove, the designer integrated a dark backsplash made of Nero Marquina marble.Ī bar is lined with wooden stools from Coil + Drift. The kitchen – designed to merge style and functionality – features quartz countertops, walnut and lacquered cabinetry, and Miele appliances. “This makes the spaces feel cosy and epic at the same time, while the moody palette really emphasises the views to the terrace.” “I decided to bring the ceiling finish down the walls, wrapping all the rooms in the same textural drama,” the designer said. Adding to the effect are plaster walls with a light grey finish that mimics concrete. Inside the apartment, concrete ceilings were left unfinished, lending a raw aesthetic to the space. A glass door leads to a generous terrace featuring gilded bronze bricks, charred-wood planter boxes and concrete dining furniture. Upon entering, one steps into an open-plan kitchen and living room. “For me, a memorable experience of a great interior is always about setting the mood and getting the mix just right,” the designer said in a project statement. For a one-bedroom apartment totalling 686 square feet (64 square metres), White used finishes and decor in neutral tones to create a calm and elegant atmosphere. Prices range from $985,000 to $5.9 million (£773,875 to £4.6 million), according to Real Estate Weekly.Īlex P White, an interior designer who runs an eponymous New York studio, was tasked with creating a model unit that would appeal to potential buyers. The building contains 89 units, from studios to four-bedroom apartments. The show apartment is located within 196 Orchard, a recently completed 11-storey condominium building in the Lower East Side neighbourhood. American designer Alex P White has created a model unit for a high-end condominium building in Manhattan that features exposed concrete ceilings, grey plaster walls and vanilla-coloured decor.