Overlooking Central Park from the 20th floor, this open plan apartment displays the ever-changing view of city life and the great park throughout the seasons. Formerly three separate apartments, the combined floor plan design harnesses views through the expansive windows on all sides. The open plan radiates from the central minimalist kitchen and pearlized, plastered curvilinear walls flow throughout. Cove ceiling details ameliorate the low ceiling height of this post war apartment and accentuate the space with a soft glow. Upon opening the front door, the antique Buddha sculpture from the client’s collection of East Asian art and artifacts, invites you into this tranquil environment.
Along the park, multiple seating arrangements frame the space and create ample room to lounge. The high-tech executive owner wanted a neutral palette to let the park views and art be the focus. Soft white textiles, glass tabletops, polished metals and mirror are all set against the ebonized wide plank flooring base. In the kitchen, matte dove gray cabinets, arabescato cervaiole marble and frosted mirror match the luminous serenity of the lounge. In the west wing of the apartment is the master suite, fitted out with a master bedroom, his & her bathrooms and a dressing room.
On the East side of the apartment are two guest bedrooms suites for each of the owner’s college aged children. For the daughter, a soft reflection of the apartment’s aesthetic was chosen, highlighted with a built-in desk and an en suite bathroom appointed with rose-gold fixtures. For the son, the owner elected for a masculine retreat. With cerused oak paneling and a custom designed desk made of Kenyan black marble, this guest suite has a handsomely tailored aesthetic. Next door to the guest suites is the center of the action - the media lounge. Formerly a windowless kitchen, a custom banquette wraps around the room and the central wide screen television. With a corner section designed as a queen-sized mattress, this room easily accommodates over-flow sleeping for guests.
Fully equipped and discreetly located, a powder room and laundry room make this a fully functional family home. With over fifty linear feet of balcony stretching along central park south, this outdoor amenity is a family favorite. Set against the opulent furnishings, exquisite art collection and sumptuous finishes throughout, the view straight down the middle of Central Park is still the focus of attention. Bringing the views closer with framed window openings with mirrored panel details, allows the great natural heaven in the heart of the city to become the hearth of this home.