The project is a renovation of a 2,000-SF loft in the heart of SOHO, NYC. Its goal is to add an extra bedroom to the apartment with the minimum impact of the public area of the unit.

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The current layout of the apartment includes 1 suite bedroom, 1 den, 2 baths, and an open kitchen to the dining and living area. Our proposal includes an additional bedroom and a new workspace area on a mezzanine level.

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With the new configuration of bathrooms and mechanical equipment, we are able to extend the open area’s 13’ high ceilings by 25%. The new kitchen is now perceived as an element that floats in the middle of the public open area.

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The kitchen not only includes its cabinetry and appliances but also holds a mezzanine floor for office use that connects visually over the public space. It also creates a niche space in the backside for the relocated den with additional closet and storage space. The den receives a generous amount of borrowed light from the mezzanine level.

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The material selected for the kitchen is a solid textile board, which includes 70 % of recycled fabric in its composition. Its materiality blends perfectly with the modern furniture and the displayed art pieces of the loft.