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Ilan Averbuch's Artist Loft
The New York Times 9.28.08

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A former soap factory in Long Island City, Queens is the home and studio of sculptor Ilan Averbuch and his family. The New York Times takes us into the raw space which has been adapted over time for a family — concrete floors were painted to distinguish living from working space and walls made from salvaged wooden windows, help to divide the open space...

 
 

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Read all about the eclectic blend of furnishings and how the space has changed over time: Carving Out a Family Home and a Studio and slideshow.

Pics: Gabriele Stabile

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amazing! invite me over!!! m

posted by meso on September 30th 2008 at 7:18am
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Beautiful place and beautiful macaw! :D

posted by dunklekatze on September 30th 2008 at 10:00am
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Such a cozy lived in loft, and the large studio space is very lust worthy.

posted by reb on September 30th 2008 at 12:18pm
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I love it! It's lived in and inviting.

But I am wondering how you'd ever get those huge sculptures in the last photo out of the studio and into the gallery.

posted by amazonikon on September 30th 2008 at 1:58pm
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love your space!!
i love all the reused materials, all the signs of age and wear- each item looks like they have a story to tell. from the color palette, to the ethnic touches, the liberal use of artwork, and cozy lived-in feel.... this is just a gem

posted by formosagirl on September 30th 2008 at 2:27pm
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