Alston used shapes from her painting series "Urban Art"
to create the cantilevered stone mantel and the copper mural over the
fireplace that consisted of three large printmaking plates (7' x 5').
These plates were burned in acid baths, followed by inking the plates
and later applying a protective coat. The plates were then suspended
from the brushed steel panel with materials used in aircraft to prevent
the metals form reacting to each other.
From New York Living (Dec. 1999):
"...Alston
customized the loft by opening circulation paths to enable people to
flow easily through their daily routine, as well as mapping out traffic
flow when entertaining. Each area was customized: closets were designed
with cherry wood lined in cedar, and in addition to standard hanging
spaces every need was designed for, from tie hangers to make-up brush
drawers. Color harmonies and materials were adjusted according to size,
space natural and man-made lighting. The result is nothing less than a
work of art."