120 East 29th Street, makazi ya triplex yenye bustani huko NoMad, #1/2B, yanaonekana si kama ghorofa la kawaida, bali kama nyumba tulivu na ya kipekee ndani ya jiji. Triplex huko NoMad, ndiyo, lakini kwa usahihi zaidi, ni nyumba inayovuka mipaka ya kawaida ya maisha ya Manhattan, ikitoa si tu eneo kubwa la kuishi, bali pia nafasi inayokupa mara moja hisia ya kuishi kwenye townhouse ndani ya kondominium yenye mhudumu wa mlangoni.

Unaingia kupitia ukumbi halisi wa mapokezi, mpito wa hila lakini wenye maana kabla nyumba haijajidhihirisha. Baada yake, sebule na chumba cha kulia hufunguka na kuwa nafasi ya karibu futi za mraba 500, yenye upana wa zaidi ya futi 20 kwa kila upande. Eneo hili pana na lililo wazi la kuishi linaambatana na bustani yenye zaidi ya futi za mraba 700, yenye mfumo wa umwagiliaji na jiko la kuchomea nyama linalotumia gesi, na kuunda mpito usio na mshono kati ya maisha ya ndani na ya nje. Jengo lote linaelekea kusini bila kuzuiwa kwa mandhari, hivyo kujaza ndani na bustani mwanga mwingi wa asili.

Jiko liko pembeni kidogo mwa chumba hiki cha kati, likiwa limeundwa kwa ufanisi ili kuendana na nafasi hiyo. Linafaa kwa matumizi ya kila siku huku likibaki wazi na kuunganishwa na mtiririko wa nyumba; na kutokana na lilipo, halipunguzi eneo linaloweza kutumika la sebule.

Ghorofa ya juu, mpangilio unakuwa wa faragha zaidi. Chumba kikuu cha kulala, chenye eneo la kuvaa na kabati kubwa la kuingia, kina hisia ya kutengwa na ghorofa kuu. Chumba cha pili cha kulala kinashiriki ghorofa hii, na kuunda utenganisho wazi kati ya maeneo ya kuishi na kulala; vyote vinaelekea kusini, vikiwa na mwanga mwingi wa jua na mandhari ya juu inayoangalia nafasi ya nje ya nyumba iliyo ya faragha.

Chini, nyumba inaongeza kiwango kingine cha unyumbufu. Ghorofa ya chini yenye nafasi ya kutosha inaweza kutumika kama chumba cha kutazama filamu, ofisi ya nyumbani, chumba cha mazoezi, chumba cha michezo au eneo la wageni, na kubadilika kwa urahisi kadiri mahitaji ya maisha yanavyobadilika.

Kuna vipengele vya kiutendaji katika nyumba nzima, vikiwemo mashine ya kufua na kukausha nguo, nafasi nyingi za kuhifadhi, pamoja na jengo linalosimamiwa vizuri na wafanyakazi wenye ujuzi na wanaofahamiana na wakazi, hivyo kuhakikisha mali hiyo inatunzwa na kuhudumiwa ipasavyo.

Likikiwa umbali mfupi tu kutoka Madison Square Park na kuzungukwa na mikahawa, mikahawa midogo na maduka bora zaidi ya NoMad, Residence #1/2B linatoa kitu kinachozidi kuwa kigumu kukipata Manhattan: nafasi, faragha na unyumbufu ndani ya eneo la kati.

María Amparo Escandón

120 East 29th Street, a NoMad garden triplex residence, #1/2B, unfolds less like a typical apartment and more like a quiet, unexpected home within the city. A triplex in NoMad, yes, but more precisely, a home that moves beyond the usual confines of Manhattan living, offering not just impressive square footage, but a space that immediately evokes the feeling of townhouse living within a doorman condo.

You enter through a proper foyer, a subtle but meaningful transition before the home reveals itself. Beyond it, the living and dining room opens into an almost 500 square foot space, spanning over twenty feet in both directions. This wide, open living area is complemented by a 700+ square foot irrigated, gas grill-equipped garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The entire property faces south with unobstructed exposure, filling both the interior and garden with an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen sits just off this central room, efficiently designed to complement the space. It supports daily use with ease while remaining open and connected to the flow of the home, and, given its position, does not take away from the usable living room square footage.

Upstairs, the layout becomes more private. The primary bedroom, with its dressing area and walk-in closet, feels tucked away from the main level. A second bedroom shares this floor, creating a clear separation between living and sleeping areas, both facing south with ample sunlight and an elevated view of the home's private outdoor space.

Below, the home adds another layer of flexibility. A generous lower level can serve as a media room, home office, gym, playroom, or guest space, adapting easily as lifestyle needs evolve.

There are practical features throughout, including a washer and dryer, abundant storage, and a well-run building with knowledgeable and familiar staff, ensuring a well-maintained and cared-for property.

Located just moments from Madison Square Park and surrounded by the best of NoMad's restaurants, cafes, and shopping, Residence #1/2B offers something increasingly difficult to find in Manhattan: space, privacy, and versatility within a central location.

María Amparo Escandón