Penthouse duplex Gramercy Park, Manhattan from John Pawson

perched higher on Gramercy Park, a very-desirable location in Manhattan, is the duplex penthouse. Designed by the renowned architect John Pawson right of London, this magnificent modern dream house is luxury draped minimalist.

in a pre-war construction, this two-story master attributes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an excellent room, dining area, gourmet kitchen, media room , a library, common room, elevator gallery and two large terraces overlooking the Gramercy Park. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows wrap the spacious rooms, plenty of light filtering in, while framing stellar city views.

The first level has the main living area of ​​the white, light wood, chrome and glass. There is this ethereal atmosphere, dining area on the other flows on the one hand in the living room with fireplace. Contemporary chairs in white leather mid-century resting on a cowhide area rug over the wood stove, a magnificent display of refined simplicity.

The Advanced "railway" Kitchen is optimized with smooth wood cabinets, stainless steel counters and elegant equipment. This culinary space is dressed chairs to the dining area with an opaque glass panel and translucent acrylic. Double rows of mini votives down the table generate a warm ambiance.

The curvaceous wooden staircase rises to the best floor is the master suite, office and open-air terraces. The quiet range of white-on-white is carried out functions via the bedroom, direct access to a rooftop terrace through two sets of glass doors. A fireplace is opposite the sumptuous bed, which is delicately accented with dove-gray linen. The ensuite bathroom is exquisite with matte glass tiles, a mystical fascination of this light-filled space. A marble bath and large walk shower complete the luxe feel.

The roof terraces are outdoor living rooms, great rooms especially by Manhattan standards. 1 has an array of pastel green and weathered wooden furniture, while the other features a dining table the exact same material. The smooth glass railings allow for unobstructed views of the cityscape and are creating so striking against the original reddish masonry of historic.

With such simple and graceful design and style, the duplex penthouse in Gramercy Park is a modern dream residence, which holds not only of crucial for a heart style enthusiasts, but also to the coveted, historic park under.

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Industrial Rustic Home - Amsterdam By John Guy Van Keulen

A contemporary dream home, the Industrial country house in Amsterdam was sent, and built by John Guy van Keulen transformed, with layer upon layer of fresh , calm whites. (This chic abode was initially spotted at the vtwonen blog site.)

The magic here lies in the extreme stylization of the materials exposed steel beams with aged woods fill this Churchill dressed interiors. , What a feast for the eyes to see corrugated metal ceiling, against the walls of warm old masonry and painted wooden paneling

The mix-and-match of doors in this apartment is exceptional. For example, receives the input with a French Country style wood and iron. An adjoining double doors were custom made from glass and steel pivot effortlessly under the hall and the living area to the privacy of sound, although allowing the tiny spaces in sight to stay each other.

The living area retains a focal point of a vintage fireplace in classic gray brick located. Furnishings are plush white fabrics created with fur throws or undressed with sodered metal, creation, but yet another delightful contrast.

In the kitchen reclaimed louvered shutters are doors to the recessed storage and resonant against the smooth island a thick white counters and bleached wood base. The dining table was flanked by the architect, a strong white-on-white piece of designer chairs the same clean hue customized. Sliding glass doors and clerestory windows to balance the interplay between the all-natural light bounces inside and the beautiful views of the greenery outside. A constructed fireplace sets the tone cozier, although still remaining a contemporary addition to this airy, culinary space

Epoxy-coated concrete floors glide across the picturesque interiors offers a sophisticated gloss, a striking juxtaposition to the concrete stucco walls that are designed, naturally represent irregular patterns, which can locate in much older components. ! Basically divine

The bedroom leads the mixture of standard with designer furnishings with white cotton, natural woods, a serene rural graphics, antlers, making a soft black and white base. The bulb-on-a-wire chain is wrapped around a perforated white steel beams, graceful hanging over the bed. A freestanding white bathtub in the bathroom emulates a far more conventional design, and is located next to a window with rotating, vertical wooden slats covered

The Industrial Rustic property is an intimate and airy contemporary dream residence with a cool atmosphere and white-hot design.

Photos Tjitske van Leeuwen.

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