Buried under decades of paint and decay, the cast iron/wood timber structure of this 19th century landmarked warehouse was reclaimed. This act then determined the layout and started a journey through “soft” industrial materials designed to fuse the excavated and new.
The loft is organized along the restored timbers by a main gallery with the living/dining/kitchen and two bedroom suite behind on one side while the powder room and master suite fills in the opposite side.
The kitchen is anchored with an oversized corner walnut island. The two countertops are orthogonally joined: one side laid up on the “flat” while the other set on the vertical, creating different thickness on the various edges.
Throughout the loft, the millwork is faced by mechanically fastened, sanded plexiglass panels with leather strap pulls, creating a soft fuzzy glow that can be easily “sanded” clean.
Designed to echo a industrial window frame, the entry to the master suite is through a steel and acid etched glass pivot door that employs a caster wheel and track to reduce the cantilever and distribute the weight more effectively.