Adaptive reuse is one of the best forms of creative and eco-friendly construction. Whether it's a former school house or church, buildings with a past life often make for some of the most interesting homes and interiors. This social hall in New York City is no exception — the 32-foot barrel arched ceilings, porthole windows, stage lighting and old wood floors make a for a one-of-a-kind residence.
Dating back from the 1860s, this hall has served many functions. The building was originally used to host dances, social events and conventions. Later, towards the end of the 20th Century, it was heavily renovated and converted gallery space, a lecture hall, library, restaurant and bar, as well as living and studio spaces for artists.
This space is a full-floor 6,785 square-foot loft with 11 rooms, 4 bedrooms, a solarium and terrace. The loft has many industrial design elements including reclaimed wood floors, marble, brick archways, and a wood-burning fireplace. The residence was purchased in 2004 for $4 million, and is now back on the market for a steep $25 million.
via Sotheby's, Curbed NYC, Daytonian in Manhattan
(Images: Sotheby's)
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Why, oh why wasn't I born rich? sigh!
I had the *exact* same reaction... :)
OH. MY. This is the greatest shelter porn EVAH!
texture heaven! delicious.
second that — not being born rich.
I didn't expect to like this but WOW and the wall art with the animals is just another WOW...
Ar first, I too was wistful about this space -- I've aways dreamed of living in a converted industrial space, but it has never worked out.
But then, it struck me as obscene that a convention hall -- a convention hall!! -- was being used as a single family home. Imagine cleaning that... and heating it. Imagine all the resources this home consumes. The thought of it makes me feel rather ill.
Look at the width of those floorboards...
This would be a dream come true - part residence, part recording studio, part nightclub.
I might actually enjoy spending time at home. And assuming I could afford the cool $25 million pricetag, I should also be able to afford cleaning gnomes.
I am reduced to tears. This is without a doubt, the most beautiful home I've ever seen in my life. The textures, the colours, the design, and on top of all that - a former music hall. The kind of home dreams are made of.
Wowsers. There's almost enough room to play Kinect games in there
Can you imagine paper airplane contests inside there? Seriously, it's beyond words in design and beauty. And really seriously beyond any reader's here budget (but if we all band together....). Can you imagine trying to change the lightbulbs in the main room?
Love this hard, and especially love all the Ashes and Snow artwork.
Good eye on the ashes and snow artwork. This was/is Gregory colbert's space. When working on a certain watch brand we used to have meetings here when in NYC. Last time i saw it there were huge prints strewn everywhere. Interesting that it's for sale.
Incredible. I would live here in a minute - a complete dream. Although I bet that I'd end up spending most of my time in the smaller rooms, sitting alone in that vast space would seem lonely!
I would Looooove to see floor plans, it's always more fun when you can get a sense of how everything fits together and the flow of the space
The LR; like. The rest; excluding the building/structure itself. no thanks. The beautiful loft turned cheap gym/playroom. Sad. This would be a tough space to design and the 'missed the mark' pics prove it. Not worth 25 mil to have to redo. I'd easily take Alan's retreat over this.
What a beatiful home!!, wish I could afford it. ( sigh )
@mschatelaine: Thank you for being our moral compass! I resolve this year to live in a solar heated packing crate wearing recycled sackcloth and eating cabbages certified to have died a natural death.
Here's the floor plan:
http://www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc/sales/0136308#floorplans
Why is there no grand piano? I want!
Absolutely amazing.
Love it, although the porch/balcony area just feels "gypsy" compared to the rest of this beautiful place. And I really wish people would quit PREACHING about the waste of resources, blah.blah.blah. I come on this site to see interesting and/or beautiful homes and apartments, not save the world. (but I guess thats just me being shallow)
Incredible use of space. I especially love the eastern furniture even door ways infused with the clean lines of modern items--living with the past! And those pictures--I remember visiting the Traveling Museum when it was on The Santa Monica pier in 2005 and purchasing one. Unfortunately with my many moves since I have regretfully lost my precious elephant photograph. It's stunning in the space and just as memorable as the first time I laid eyes on it.
Yes, yes, it is beautiful. Even the seemingly nirvana-like photographs are beautiful. That is, until you stop to think about what the elephant (especially) must have endured to "become habituated to human contact" as stated in the "Vision" verbiage of Mr. Colbert's exhibition. Show me more tiny apartments and houses with 95 coats of paint on the woodwork, please.
Wow how beautiful. I love seeing reclaimed spaces. There is nothing like the elegance and style of old architecture. Plus the quality of the materials is often unmatched today. This gives me something great to put on Pinterest to inspire me for the future. Thanks.
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Breathtaking! If I lived here I would roller-skate all over all the time!
I love the colors, especially the turquoise and orange splashes!
Ashley Erin Mayer
Yeah but think about his heating bills.
I want this place!!!!!!!
I am so disgusted! I can not believe I do NOT live here!