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In New York, a loft combines classic touches with contemporary style

The desire to protect the original atmosphere of this loft was the central objective of the project signed by the Worrell Yeung office.

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Updated at Mar 11, 2022, 5:39 PM - Submitted at Mar 15, 2022, 4:00 PM

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Before the current owners took over this loft in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, it was home to a MoMA artist for nearly 40 years. That connection couldn't be more fitting, given the current owners' affinity for art and collecting . But housed in an early 20th-century building, the downtown loft hadn't been touched in 43 years when the couple bought it. saw for the first time.
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At the forefront of the project, Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung , from the architecture firm Worrell Yeung, are responsible for the architecture of the space, while Jean Lin from Colony was responsible for the décor.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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From the beginning of the project, collaboration - between the owners, the architects and the designer - was integral. The process was simplified by a shared visual language and aesthetic understanding that began with Pinterest boards.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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At the forefront of these conversations was the idea that the project would be, first and foremost, a family home . But not one in which the children's toys take over and trample all hope of a sophisticated look.
“We wanted it to feel ‘grown-up’ but also have warmth and a quality of life ,” shares the owner.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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The desire to protect the original atmosphere of this loft was a central goal of the project. The insistence on keeping the layout “ as open as possible, but still functional ” presented Worrell Yeung with a creative challenge.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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Vibrant colors were used at the right moments and in isolation so as not to take away from the elegance of the space. A red sofa is present in the living room , yellow takes over the children's bathroom and the emerald green marble dressing table is a spectacle in the bathroom.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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Elements such as columns, wooden beams and cast iron capitals were preserved. To give a contemporary touch, new pieces were added, such as the Ceppo di Gre Beige marble kitchen island. “It’s about respecting the old and celebrating it , while the new is clearly a different language, materially and formally,” says architect Jejon Yeung.
loft; new york; architecture; decoration
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