580 Park Avenue

580 Park Avenue is the complete remodeling of a 3000 sq ft prewar apartment on Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York. The renovation uses innovative materials from renewable resources to render an exquisite modern apartment. The Cabinetry has been CNC fabricated to measure. Contrasting rich and precious materials with light paints and fabrics 580 Park Avenue is an exclusive 'Pied a Terre' on the Upper East Side.

Due to tight city codes and building regulations the five bathrooms have been designed like airplane bathrooms: In order to offer a maximum of comfort, flexibility and beauty in a relatively small space all functions have been seamlessly integrated in a single continuous surface. The kitchen has been transformed into a place of encounter around a highly innovative kitchen island. The hanging hood is a thermochromic light piece that registers entropic activity. The renovation was completed with a highly qualified team of contractors from Europe.

costum design - planned in 3D and executed meticulously
detailing - European craftsmanship at its best
guest bathroom - walnut wave meets bisazza tiles
master bathroom - Portuguese stone and walnut counter
material studies - cnc technology on precious wood
teamwork - city, building, architect, contractor and subcontractors
site constraints - landmark building, structural grid, "no wet over dry"
design implementation - furniture design, lighting design, remodeling of bathroo
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