This 1,900 SF loft in the heart of Tribeca was the painting studio of abstract expressionist Barnett Newman. Daylight from one hundred feet of windows fills the space. Our intention here was to preserve and enhance the essential character of this historic loft while crafting within it a domestic space for a family with a young child. Operable wall panels of prismatic glass can be configured to create dramatic spatial openness or total privacy. Custom mahogany and bronze panels enhance the natural breadth and depth of the loft. A state-of-the-art cook’s kitchen, French limestone bathrooms, and an integrated stereo system make this fantastic space equally suited for dramatic entertaining and intimate daily living.

All photographs © 2005 Peter Aaron/Esto