Rayuwa a Bene na 17 a The Charles

Wurin zama mai zaman kansa da ya mamaye bene gaba ɗaya, inda gine-gine, ƙwarewar sana’a da haske suka haɗu a sama da Upper East Side.

Zama a dukkan bene na 17 na The Charles na nufin fuskantar Manhattan daga kowace alkibla.

Wannan katafaren gidan kusurwa mai faɗin murabba’in ƙafa 3,448 an sake tsara shi cikin kulawa ya zama gida mai ɗakuna huɗu da banɗakuna huɗu, tare da ƙofar hidima ta musamman da tagogi masu fuskantar arewa, kudu, gabas da yamma. Lif ɗin keɓaɓɓe yana buɗewa kai tsaye zuwa cikin gidan, yana samar da sirri da jin daɗin isowa tun daga farko.

A gaba kuma, manyan tagogin da suka kai daga bene zuwa rufi da rufin da ya wuce ƙafa goma suna haifar da faɗin sarari da ba kasafai ake samu a Upper East Side ba. Hasken halitta yana ratsa gidan tsawon yini—mai laushi da natsuwa da safe, mai haske sosai da rana, sannan mai ɗumi a kan sararin birni yayin da maraice ke gabatowa.

A tsakiyar gidan akwai mafi muhimmiyar sauyin tsarin gine-ginensa: cire bangon asali da ya raba ɗakin girki da ɗakin cin abinci. Sakamakon haka shi ne wani babban ɗaki na ban mamaki mai tsawon fiye da ƙafa 50, inda wuraren zama, cin abinci da girki suka haɗu cikin tsari guda mai kyau.

Girman sararin yana da ban sha’awa, amma yanayin cikin gidan har yanzu yana da kusanci da ɗumi. Dogayen layukan kallo, fuskoki huɗu da sauƙin haɗin kai tsakanin ɗakuna suna ba gidan damar dacewa da manyan liyafa da kuma rayuwar yau da kullum.

A cikin babban ɗakin, ɗakin girki ya mallaki irin nasa matsayin na gine-gine. Babban teburin tsakiya da bangon marmara a bayan wurin girkin su ne ginshiƙan sararin, yayin da aikin katako na goro da aka ƙera musamman ke ƙara ɗumi, armashi da jin ɗorewa. An lulluɓe ginshiƙai da katakon tallafi da marmara, an ƙara salo na musamman a rufin don ba shi zurfi, sannan an tsara kayan cikin gida da kabad ɗin da aka gina a bango musamman don wannan gidan.

An ɗauki haske a matsayin ci gaba na tsarin gine-ginen gidan. Fitilun da aka ɓoye, na gefen rufi, na rufi, na katakon tallafi da kuma waɗanda aka haɗa cikin aikin katako suna samar da matakai daban-daban na yanayi a ko’ina cikin gidan, suna ƙawata yalwar hasken halitta ba tare da gogayya da shi ba.

Fasaha tana nan, amma an tsara ta cikin salo mai sauƙin gani. Tsarin gidan wayo na Savant yana sarrafa manyan ayyukan gidan, ciki har da dumama da na’urar sanyaya iska ta tsakiya. Lutron yana sarrafa fitilu da labulen da The Shade Store ya kera masu motsi ta atomatik, yayin da tsarin sauti na Sonos da aka girka da ƙwarewa a cikin gidan gaba ɗaya, tare da sautin kewaye, ya ƙunshi lasifikan da aka ɓoye a cikin rufi da ingantattun kayan Integra da Marantz.

Ƙarshen sassan gidan masu zaman kansu ya ci gaba da nuna irin wannan kulawa ta musamman. Babban ɗakin kwana na kusurwa yana da tagogi masu fuskoki da dama, faɗi mai yalwa da ɗakin tufafi na shiga da aka ƙera musamman. Kabad da wuraren ajiya na musamman sun ci gaba a cikin ɗakunan kwana da hanyoyin wucewa, yayin da ɗakin wanki na musamman ya ƙunshi ƙarin aikin katako na musamman da ingantattun kayan aikin Electrolux.

An yi la’akari da kowane abu—daga kayan ado na bango zuwa wuraren ajiya da aka haɗa cikin ginin—dangane da tsarin gidan gaba ɗaya. Gine-gine, dutse, katakon goro, haske da fasaha sun haɗu cikin wani yanayi na ci gaba mai ban mamaki, suna ba gidan halaye na musamman nasa.

Sannan akwai hasken.

Saboda tagogin gidan suna fuskantar dukkan alkibla huɗu, gidan yana ci gaba da samun dangantaka mai sauyawa da Manhattan. Ana jin birnin yana nan kusa, amma an ware shi cikin kyau, ana kallonsa ta gilashin da ya kai daga bene zuwa rufi daga sirrin bene gaba ɗaya.

Ismael Leyva Architects ne suka tsara gidan, yayin da shahararren David Collins Studio na duniya ya tsara abubuwan cikin gidan. The Charles wani sanannen katafaren gidan kwandomininium ne na alfarma, wanda ke da zauren shiga mai masu kula da shi sa’o’i 24 a rana, manajan mazauna da ke zaune a ginin, cibiyar motsa jiki, ɗakin wasa na yara, wurin ajiyar kaya mai sanyaya da kuma wuraren ajiya masu zaman kansu. Ginin yana maraba da dabbobin gida kuma yana da kyakkyawan matsayi kusa da Second

Living on the 17th Floor at The Charles

A private full-floor residence where architecture, craftsmanship and light converge above the Upper East Side.

To live on the entire 17th floor of The Charles is to experience Manhattan from every direction.

Spanning 3,448 square feet, this remarkable corner residence has been thoughtfully reimagined as a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, dedicated service entrance and exposures to the north, south, east and west. A private elevator opens directly into the residence, establishing an immediate sense of privacy and arrival.

Beyond, floor-to-ceiling windows and ceilings exceeding ten feet create a feeling of openness rarely found on the Upper East Side. Natural light moves through the home throughout the day-soft and quiet in the morning, luminous by afternoon and warm against the city skyline as evening approaches.

At the center of the residence is its most transformative architectural gesture: the removal of the original wall separating the kitchen and dining room. The result is an extraordinary great room extending more than 50 feet, where living, dining and kitchen spaces unfold as one beautifully composed environment.

The scale is impressive, yet the atmosphere remains intimate. Long sightlines, four exposures and an effortless connection between rooms allow the home to feel equally suited to grand entertaining and everyday life.

Within the great room, the kitchen assumes an architectural presence of its own. A substantial island and marble backsplash anchor the space, while custom walnut millwork introduces warmth, richness and a sense of permanence. Structural beams and columns have been wrapped in marble, custom ceiling treatments add depth overhead, and built-in furnishings and cabinetry have been designed specifically for the residence.

Lighting is treated as an extension of the architecture. Recessed, cove, ceiling, beam and millwork-integrated illumination create layers of atmosphere throughout the home, complementing the abundant natural light without competing with it.

Technology is present but intentionally discreet. A Savant smart-home system controls the residence's primary functions, including heating and central air-conditioning. Lutron manages the lighting and motorized shades by The Shade Store, while a professionally installed Sonos whole-home audio and surround-sound system incorporates ceiling-recessed speakers and premium Integra and Marantz components.

The private quarters carry forward the same sense of bespoke consideration. The corner primary suite enjoys multiple exposures, generous proportions and a custom walk-in closet. Tailored cabinetry and storage continue throughout the bedrooms and hallways, while a dedicated laundry room features additional custom millwork and upgraded Electrolux appliances.

Every element-from the decorative wall treatments to the integrated storage-has been considered in relation to the whole. Architecture, stone, walnut, lighting and technology come together with a remarkable sense of continuity, giving the residence a character entirely its own.

And then there is the light.

With windows facing all four directions, the home maintains an ever-changing relationship with Manhattan. The city feels present yet beautifully removed, framed through floor-to-ceiling glass from the privacy of an entire floor.

Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects with interiors by the internationally renowned David Collins Studio, The Charles is an established luxury condominium offering a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in resident manager, fitness center, children's playroom, refrigerated package storage and private storage. The pet-friendly building is ideally positioned near the Second Avenue subway, the FDR Drive and the cultural, culinary and neighborhood institutions that define Upper East Side living.

This is more than a residence