High Rise City Living

This challenging project included the complete demolition of the existing plaster and drywall surfaces, framing, all finishes, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. A minimalistic remodel design being the goal, a collaborative effort between owner and John Maniscalco Architecture, allowed for the owner’s vision to become reality.

The space was cleverly designed around the building’s infrastructure to capture the tallest elevations allowing for increased volume within the space. Large pocket wall/doors can be drawn closed to create private spaces within what is otherwise a very open floor plan. In addition, an extra large patio door leading to the unit’s balcony allows that space when fully opened to become part of the interior. Tall wood paneling was manufactured from the owner and designer selection from provided wood flitches. A centerpiece of the unit’s design includes a completely clear custom wine cellar which allows its contents to seemingly float within the room between the dining room and living room areas.

A Homeworks lighting system was employed and designed along with lighting by BanksIRamos Architectural Lighting and Design which provided for ceiling fixtures located above the ceiling and taped into the drywall to augment the clean elevated line of the ceiling. In addition, lighting around the base of the wood panels below the floor line highlights the beauty of the wood paneled walls. Built in white cabinetry and white pencil quarts counters maintains the open feeling of the space. Two and one half bathrooms, completely of pencil quartz panels and custom built stone sinks, backlit mirrors etc. complete the mood.

Some products used in this remodel were: WarmboardsR hydronic panels, ultra select rift white oak flooring, flitch selected, rift cut sapele, sequenced, numbered plywood panels were slip matched and custom stained, pencil quartz, custom built cabinetry. New Lutron motorized roller shades were installed as part of the Homeworks system at all of the exterior window areas.

Architect: John Maniscalco
Designer: Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates
Photography: Mathew Millman
Press: SFC&G