SoHo Penthouse Loft - Uzuri wa Kiharusi Uliotafakariwa upya kwenye Mtaa wa Prince

Iliyoundwa na mbunifu maarufu Thomas Leeser - akili nyuma ya alama za New York kama One Vanderbilt na Kiwanda cha Sukari cha Domino - penthouse loft hii ya kipekee kwenye mtaa maarufu wa Prince wa SoHo ni mahali pa sanaa ya dhana na nyumbani lililo na ufanisi wa hali ya juu.

Ikikataa usawa wa kisaikolojia wa condomini za kifahari za Manhattan, makazi haya yanakumbatia kasoro na tofauti. Kivuli cha marmor, kila moja ikiwa na umbo, sauti, na kumaliza tofauti, kinyume na gridi ya Cartesian yenye rigid, ikiumba sanamu ya kuishi ambapo ugumu hubadilika kuwa utulivu. Mbao zilizorejeshwa, kuta za mkaa na mawe zinajulikana katika mazungumzo na kumaliza kwa hali ya juu, zikisherehekea upinzani badala ya kuuficha.

Eneo kubwa la kuishi linafikia sakafu za futi 30 chini ya mwangaza mkubwa wa anga. Madirisha makubwa yanakaribisha mwanga wa utulivu juu ya sakafu za mwerezi za Kifaransa za karne ya 17, wakati hiyo juu ya moto wa kuni inaimarisha eneo hilo kwa joto. Bila dari zilizoshuka, sheetrock, au milango ya ndani, mpango funguo unaleta hisia ya ateli ya ubunifu katikati ya SoHo, Jiji la New York.

Kwenye kitovu chake, jikoni maalum ya Valcucine kutoka Italia inachanganya sanaa na matumizi. Imetolewa kwa mawe ya Kitaliano, imepambwa na vifaa vya kiwango cha juu: jokofu la Sub-Zero na droo za kufungia, jiko la Induction la Miele na tanuri ya umeme, mashine ya kuosha vyombo ya Fisher & Paykel, na mashine ya kuosha na kukausha ya Miele.

Nafasi binafsi zinaendelea mada ya kasoro iliyopangwa. Suite kuu inatoa hisia ya karibu ya hoteli ya kiwango cha dunia, ikiwa na kopo la kujichoma la udongo la Ubelgiji, bafu kubwa ya kuoga wazi yenye vifaa vya minimalist vya John Pawson, sakafu za mawe za joto, na mapambo maalum kama pedestal ya zamani na sink ya kuni iliyopasuka. Kioo cha sakafu hadi dari kinaweka dhidi ya ukuta. Kwa mwelekeo kidogo, kinatoa hisia ya ajabu ya sakafu iliyo na mwelekeo.

Suite ya wageni, inayofikika kwa ngazi za mawe, ina bafu ya kutembea yenye tile za saruji zilizofanywa kwa mkono, kioo maalum, chumba cha mvuke, na pedestal nyingine ya zamani na sink ya kuni iliyopasuka, yote yanamilikiwa na vifaa vya John Pawson.

Kazi inakutana na faraja katika maelezo ya mawazo: loft ina kinga ya sauti, na mfumo wa joto wa mionzi unawaka sakafu za mawe kwenye kiwango kuu na kopo la juu, kuhakikisha majira ya baridi ya faraja.

Hadithi ya usanifu inaendelea kuelekeza ishara yake ya kadhia nje. Katika eneo la miguu 1,000 ya terasi binafsi, mural iliyochorwa kwa mkono inafunika kila uso, ikigeuza terasi kuwa steji ya ajabu inayokinzana kwa nguvu na anga la Manhattan. Kwa mandhari ya kaskazini, magharibi, na kusini, terasi hizi zinatoa kimbilio na mandhari.

Penthouse hii si tu makazi bali ni ushindi wa usanifu - uzoefu ulioandaliwa ambao unatafakari uzuri kupitia kasoro, unakumbatia upinzani, na unatoa fursa adimu ya kumiliki mali ya kikombe na urithi wa kweli wa muundo katikati ya SoHo.

 

SoHo Penthouse Loft - Imperfect Beauty Reimagined on Prince Street  

Designed by visionary architect Thomas Leeser-the mind behind New York icons like One Vanderbilt and the Domino Sugar Factory-this one-of-a-kind penthouse loft on SoHo's iconic Prince Street is both a conceptual masterpiece and a finely tuned home.  

Rejecting the sterile uniformity of Manhattan's luxury  condos , the residence embraces imperfection and contrast. Marble slabs, each unique in shape, tone, and finish, defy the rigid Cartesian grid, creating a living sculpture where complexity transforms into tranquility. Reclaimed wood,  cinderblock  and stone are set in dialogue with refined finishes, celebrating contradiction rather than concealing it.  

The expansive living area rises to 30-foot ceilings beneath a monumental skylight. Oversized windows invite serene light across 17th-century French oak floors, while a wood-burning fireplace anchors the space with warmth. With no dropped ceilings, sheetrock, or interior doors, the open plan evokes a creative atelier in the heart of SoHo, New York City.  

At its center, a custom  Valcucine  kitchen from Italy combines artistry and utility. Clad in Italian stone, it is outfitted with top-tier appliances: Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers, Miele induction cooktop and electric oven, Fisher & Paykel drawer dishwasher, and Miele washer and dryer.  

Private spaces continue the theme of curated imperfection. The primary suite channels the intimacy of a world-class hotel, with a sculptural Belgian clay soaking tub, a  massive open shower  with minimalist John Pawson fixtures, radiant-heated stone floors, and bespoke accents like an antique pedestal and petrified wood sink. A  floor-to-ceiling mirror leans against the wall. Slightly angled, it produces the uncanny illusion of a sloped floor.  The guest suite, reached by a  stone staircase , features a  walk-in shower with  hand made  cement  tile  a custom mirror,  steam room, and another antique pedestal with a petrified wood sink, all completed with John Pawson fixtures.  

Function meets comfort in thoughtful details: the loft is soundproofed, and radiant heating warms the stone floors both in the main level and the upper bath, ensuring cozy winters.  

The architectural narrative  continues  its most theatrical expression outdoors. Across 1,000 square feet of private terraces, a hand-painted mural envelops every surface, turning the terraces into a surreal stage that radically contrasts the Manhattan skyline. With north, west, and south-facing views, these terraces offer both retreat and spectacle.  

This penthouse is not just a residence but an architectural triumph-a curated experience that reimagines beauty through imperfection, embraces contradiction, and offers a rare opportunity to own a  trophy property  and true design legacy in the heart of SoHo.