210 m² apartment in New York houses a collection of 4 thousand books

Inspired by the cultural effervescence of Chelsea and the iconic silhouette of the High Line, this project by the office of Felipe Carolo – from the lineup of CASACOR São Paulo – transformed a 210 m² apartment in Manhattan, New York (USA) into a true livable gallery. The central challenge of the proposal was to accommodate the vast collection of an intellectual family: a library of 4,000 books that should act as the protagonist, distributed fluidly and practically throughout the property, from the foyer to the master suite.

To provide visual unity and lightness, white and linear shelves were installed that run along the walls at a continuous height, emulating the trajectory of the suspended park that unfolds through the windows. In the office, this connection with the outside is intensified by sharp lines and angles that bring the urban landscape into the projects.

The predominance of white on the walls and in the woodwork serves as a neutral canvas, enhancing both the colors of the book spines and the meticulously selected designer furniture.

The furniture curation prioritized personality and comfort, drawing references from classic French design. Sculptural pieces, such as the lamp by Serge Mouille and the armchair by Pierre Guariche, harmoniously coexist with tactile materials and striking colors, such as the green gradient rug in the office and the terracotta bed in the master suite.

While the living room was designed to transition between a cozy reading space and a social reception area, the family room was dedicated to domestic comfort and the preservation of the family's literary heritage.

The renovation, carried out in just four months, included structural interventions for the support of the shelves, a new lighting project, and the luxurious preservation of the Bronze Armani marble bathrooms. More than just a technical delivery, the work reflected a comprehensive consultancy that began even before the purchase of the property. With a relationship of trust built over six years, the office took on complete curation — from the floor plan to selecting the linens and tableware — delivering a fully personalized residence for the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the couple and their daughter.