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Interior Design of a 7-story new construction residential building consisting of 113 apartment units. The conceptual design includes a combination of tone on tone brick and cast stone, accentuated by a unique Ipe wood tunnel located at the building entrance.
The 3,640 sq. ft. “modern-vintage” designed 1st Floor Lobby also includes a Screening Room for movie nights, a Recreation Room complete with pool table, and a state of the art gym featuring an eccentric black and white wallcovering. The lobby also boasts metallic floor tiles, custom light fixtures, and reclaimed wood paneling.
The apartments feature the use of exotic Peruvian Rosewood kitchen cabinets with a marble mosaic backsplash. The bathrooms continue with the “modern-vintage” theme with a mix of subway tile and the classic black and white marble.

Renovation of an existing commercial lobby, public corridors, and exterior canopy. This building has been upgraded to a chic and elegant interior with a minimalist approach. Architectural lighting has been used throughout the building to carry out the minimalist look. An oversize marble reception desk with backlit glass creates a stunning visual upon entering and exiting the elevators. Other bold elements such as a custom glass wall feature, rich walnut veneer, black mirrors, and natural stone with intricate pattern and texture have been used throughout the space to complete this grand interior.

Interior Design of a new 11-story industrial and modern residential building consisting of approximately 113 units. The lobby boasts a sun-lit atrium at the building entrance with a combination of concrete tiles and reclaimed wood on the floors and walls. The lobby has dramatic features such as an oversized barn door and custom backlit black wall mirrors. With unique apartment entrance door decals, oversized wall murals, rustic industrial light fixtures, the lobby, amenities, and hallways epitomize the modern industrial concept. The bathrooms have a mix of mosaic and hammered textured tiles with modern wall-mounted sinks and vanities. The kitchens are clean and rustic with custom walnut cabinetry, stainless steel backsplash, and white stone countertops with a unique eat-in bar on the island.

Interior design of a renovated 5-story residential building, consisting of 36 loft-style units. The concept of Printhouse Lofts grew out of a timeless love for industrial architecture, reflected throughout the building’s construction and in its dedication to preservation and details. The result ­‑ authentic lofts that showcase soaring timber beam ceilings, restored wood columns and full walls of original exposed brick accented with high-end, modern finishes. Residences feature unique layouts with open-island kitchens, oversized windows, stainless steel appliances, and farmhouse sinks to round out the authentic industrial charm.

Interior Design of an existing 4-story school building into new industrial loft residential building consisting of approximately 43 units. The Lobby boasts a dramatic staircase at the building entrance with a combination of antique brick and slate mosaic on the walls. The lobby features a piano with up-lit artwork on plexi-glass. The double height ceilings are accentuated with oversized pendant light fixtures, suspended mailboxes and custom apartment entrance door frames. With polished concrete floors, minimal paint colors and unique oversized wallcoverings used as artwork, the lobby and hallways epitomize the industrial loft concept. The bathroom combines subway tile, black mosaic tile flooring with an exposed colored florescent wall sconce for a very unique bathroom. The kitchens are loft-like with soft grey lacquer cabinets and concrete-like tile backsplash.

Interior Design of a 7-story new construction residential building consisting of approximately 64 apartment units. The lobby was designed with the notion of a water droplet as our inspiration. The floor features a concentric pattern done in polished concrete on the floor. Reclaimed wood paneling, waterfall feature wall, bamboo garden, glass paneling and colored LED lights create a very unique rustic space resembling the effect of a water droplet. Space also includes a Recreation Room with custom bar style group table, custom water art wall covering, metal mesh screen, and vintage furniture. Apartment units also have a rustic feel with teak paneled kitchens, grey frosted glass cabinets, and chiseled stone backsplash. Glass pendants and chalkboard paint add a unique homey quality. Wood like tile and natural stone adorn the typical bathrooms while glass mosaics and bronze glass vanities define the master bathrooms.

Interior and landscape design of a new construction 7-story residential building consisting of approximately 188 units. For the conceptual design of the exterior facade, TAKTLE concrete panels were installed “floating” off the structure of the building to create a rain screen effect. As accents to the concrete are raw steel panels and wood planks recycled from the boardwalks destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The two-story exterior canopy features an angled steel structure with an unexpected water feature at the building’s entry. Throughout the building is a rustic industrial boutique hotel concept, found through the utilization of reclaimed pine barn siding, distressed brick veneer, antique mirrors, and corten at the custom reception desk and fireplace feature wall. Oversized chandeliers with exposed filament bulbs and floor-to-ceiling exposed pipes accentuate the high ceilings in the lobby. The grass moss feature wall at the elevator corridors brings a unique focal point upon entering and exiting the elevators. The kitchens are comprised of stainless steel shaker cabinetry, textured subway tiles, and reclaimed wood paneling. Bathrooms continue the vintage feel with subway tiles and mosaic penny rounds combined with metallic and concrete tiles.

Beautifully situated on the waterfront in Mott Haven, The Arches rise 25 stories and offer endless views of the Bronx and the Manhattan skyline. These luxury residential towers are one stop away from Manhattan and offer the rich culture of the South Bronx.

The studio’s intention was to turn the space into an elegant, modern interior. With the incorporation of wood and a natural palette in the walls, ceilings, and floors we aimed at greater spatial warmth.

For the welcoming experience, the elliptical mirror-finish ceiling feature is seen as the center part of the lobby. From the moment residents enter this breathtaking space, they will enjoy a range of amenities, including an exclusive lounge space, an on-site café, a screening room with surround sound, and more.