Kuishi kwenye Ghorofa ya 17 katika The Charles



Makazi ya faragha yanayochukua ghorofa nzima, ambapo usanifu, ustadi wa ujenzi na mwanga hukutana juu ya Upper East Side.



Kuishi kwenye ghorofa nzima ya 17 ya The Charles ni kuupitia Manhattan kutoka kila upande.



Yakiwa na ukubwa wa futi za mraba 3,448, makazi haya ya kipekee ya kona yamepangwa upya kwa umakini na kuwa nyumba yenye vyumba vinne vya kulala, bafu nne, mlango maalum wa huduma na mwonekano unaoelekea kaskazini, kusini, mashariki na magharibi. Lifti ya faragha hufunguka moja kwa moja ndani ya makazi, ikiweka mara moja hali ya faragha na hisia ya kuwasili.



Zaidi ya hapo, madirisha ya kuanzia sakafuni hadi dari na dari zenye urefu unaozidi futi kumi huunda hisia ya uwazi ambayo hupatikana kwa nadra katika Upper East Side. Mwanga wa asili huenea ndani ya nyumba siku nzima—mwepesi na tulivu asubuhi, wenye kung’aa alasiri na wenye joto dhidi ya mandhari ya anga ya jiji wakati jioni inapokaribia.



Katikati ya makazi haya kuna ubunifu wake mkuu wa usanifu: kuondolewa kwa ukuta wa awali uliotenganisha jiko na chumba cha kulia. Matokeo yake ni ukumbi mkubwa wa kipekee unaoenea zaidi ya futi 50, ambapo maeneo ya kukaa, kula na kupikia yanaungana kuwa mazingira moja yaliyopangwa kwa uzuri.



Ukubwa wake ni wa kuvutia, lakini hali ya ndani bado ni ya karibu na yenye ukaribu. Mistari mirefu ya kuona, pande nne zenye mwonekano na muunganiko wa asili kati ya vyumba huifanya nyumba hii ifae kwa sherehe kubwa na maisha ya kila siku kwa usawa.



Ndani ya ukumbi huu mkubwa, jiko lina nafasi yake ya kiusanifu. Kisiwa kikubwa cha kati na ukuta wa nyuma wa marumaru huweka msingi wa eneo hili, huku kazi maalum za mbao za walnut zikiongeza joto, utajiri na hisia ya kudumu. Mihimili na nguzo za jengo zimefunikwa kwa marumaru, mapambo maalum ya dari yanaongeza kina juu, na samani pamoja na kabati zilizojengwa ndani zimeundwa mahsusi kwa ajili ya makazi haya.



Mwangaza umechukuliwa kama mwendelezo wa usanifu. Taa zilizofichwa, za kwenye kingo, za dari, za mihimili na zilizounganishwa kwenye kazi za mbao huunda tabaka mbalimbali za hali ya ndani ya nyumba, zikikamilisha mwanga mwingi wa asili bila kushindana nao.



Teknolojia ipo, lakini kwa namna iliyokusudiwa kuwa isiyovutia macho. Mfumo mahiri wa nyumba wa Savant hudhibiti kazi kuu za makazi, zikiwemo joto na kiyoyozi cha kati. Lutron hudhibiti mwangaza na mapazia yanayoendeshwa kwa mota kutoka The Shade Store, huku mfumo wa sauti wa Sonos uliosakinishwa kitaalamu kwa nyumba nzima pamoja na sauti ya kuzunguka ukijumuisha spika zilizofichwa kwenye dari na vifaa vya kiwango cha juu vya Integra na Marantz.



Maeneo ya faragha yanaendeleza hisia hiyo hiyo ya umakini wa kipekee. Chumba kikuu cha kulala cha kona kina mwonekano katika pande kadhaa, nafasi pana na kabati maalum la kuingia ndani. Kabati na sehemu za kuhifadhia zilizoundwa kwa ustadi zinaendelea katika vyumba vya kulala na korido, huku chumba maalum cha kufulia kikiwa na kazi za ziada za mbao zilizotengenezwa maalum pamoja na vifaa vya kisasa vya Electrolux.



Kila kipengele—kuanzia mapambo ya kuta hadi sehemu za kuhifadhia zilizounganishwa—kimezingatiwa kwa kuhusianishwa na muundo mzima. Usanifu, mawe, walnut, mwangaza na teknolojia vimeunganishwa kwa mwendelezo wa kipekee, na kuipa makazi haya tabia yake ya pekee kabisa.



Na kisha kuna mwanga.



Kwa kuwa na madirisha yanayoelekea pande zote nne, nyumba hii hudumisha uhusiano unaobadilika kila wakati na Manhattan. Jiji linahisiwa kuwa karibu, lakini limejitenga kwa uzuri, likiwa limeandaliwa kupitia vioo vya kuanzia sakafuni hadi dari kutoka kwenye faragha ya ghorofa nzima.



Iliyoundwa na Ismael Leyva Architects, ikiwa na usanifu wa ndani kutoka kwa David Collins Studio mashuhuri kimataifa, The Charles ni jengo la kifahari la kondominiamu lililoimarika, linalotoa ukumbi unaohudumiwa saa 24, meneja mkazi anayeishi ndani ya jengo, kituo cha mazoezi, chumba cha kuchezea watoto, hifadhi yenye ubaridi ya vifurushi na hifadhi ya faragha. Jengo hili linaloruhusu wanyama vipenzi limewekwa kwa njia bora karibu na 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