The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Texture, warmth, light and space are elements that exemplify the beauty and feel of this construction, A soft contemporary design with the perfect balance of wood, stone and masonry .

マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (磁器タイルの床、金属製ドア、メタリックの壁) の写真

An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Photo © Christopher Barrett Architect: Brininstool + Lynch Architecture Design
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ホール (黒い壁、御影石の床、金属製ドア) の写真

Due to the slope of the site a bridge was used to enter the house. Below the front patio is the garage. Views through the house were very important and the first thing you see going into the house is the view through to the lake. Photos: © 2020 Matt Kocourek, All Rights Reserved

シャーロットにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、磁器タイルの床、金属製ドア) の写真

Quicksilver
シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (メタリックの壁、コンクリートの床、金属製ドア) の写真

Located on a beach on the San Francisco Bay, the house is conceived as a pin-wheel composition of 4 pavilions around an interior courtyard. In order to minimize the visual impact, the 900 sq mt building develops on one floor gradually stepping down towards the beach. The environmental oriented design includes strategies for natural ventilation, passive solar energy and 100% electrical energy autonomy supported by an array of 110 sq. mt of photovoltaic cells mounted on the roof and on solar glass canopies. Glass sliding doors and windows, wood slats ventilated walls and copper roofing constitute the exterior skin of the building.

フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、大理石の床、金属製ドア) の写真

Mark Boisclair
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、無垢フローリング、金属製ドア) の写真

Mark Boisclair
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、無垢フローリング、金属製ドア) の写真

CHRISTOPHER GUY MIRROR
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、磁器タイルの床、金属製ドア) の写真

An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

シャーロットにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (メタリックの壁、磁器タイルの床、金属製ドア) の写真