Architect: Ben Krone of Gradient Design Studio
Location: Tribeca — New York, New York
This home in a former sugar warehouse in downtown Manhattan features custom storage cabinets and a bent-steel staircase designed by project architect Ben Krone. Though it is remarkably larger than the East Village Studio by JPDA, the spaces in this home are also largely defined by the custom storage and cabinetry.
The residence at 79 Laight street is located within a historic landmarked sugar warehouse in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. The modern interior plays of the dichotomy between old and new through the use of subtle curvatures in the surfaces that peal away to reveal warm materials and existing infrastructure behind. Fully integrated custom cabinetry hold a variety of programmatic elements including informal eating areas, several work stations, a wine bar, a library and a tv and entertainment area. The surfaces are made of thermoformed polished Corian over walnut infill. A forming mold for the surfaces are CNC routed MDF translated from digital files.
See more images, including architectural plans and renderings at Gradient Design Studio.
The stairs were designed by Ben Krone of Gradient Design Studio and fabricated by Caliper Studio — the company behind the Genetic Stairs.
Images: Ty Cole
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Comments (6)
How is that floating counter supported? That's a big-ass cantilever to be permanently stable.
This is the kind of Minimalism I can live with.
"How is that floating counter supported?"
Most likely a steel beam under there welded or bolted to the steel within the column.
I like a LOT.
p.s if you look closely the counter wraps around the side which will of course help.
Love this! If i ever build my own home, I would love to have my stairs in a similar fashion.
I get it! Sweep the dust bunnies into the gaps on both sides of the stairs...design genius, saves time and angst.
I do love the look of the overhang from the stairway above and all the exposed brick.
Great custom work: efficient and bright.
I’d love to live in this apartment! My favorite features are the floating counter and smooth surfaces. - Christine from DuPont