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In a spacious pied-à-terre nested high in one of Manhattan’s newest towers, Drake/Anderson embraces a new kind of minimalism with a curatorial approach and a color palette that is elemental and bold.
As important as the expansive, birds-eye views of Central Park were the choices that allowed those views to shine—black, white, gray—but with a depth that made it equally as interesting. So as to not distract from the sweeping views, furnishings were kept low and clean.
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Versatility in function was a key factor; the living room could just as easily play host to a cocktail party for 60 as it could provide a respite in the clouds for one. Throughout the apartment a curatorial mix of artisan pieces, vintage items, and statement furnishings is used; this mix highlights the exciting pieces and creates a dialogue between the furnishings that is elegant, refined, and even whimsical at times. Luxury wall finishes are employed throughout, from unique plaster finishes to sumptuous shagreen.
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Hard, glittering materials abound in the design, but all are softened by luxurious textures as antidote to our glorious urban jungle.
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