WESTBETH LOFT

3D VIEW

This loft renovation, located in New York City's West Village, demonstrates a discrete addition placed into a context rather than a complete makeover of an entire space. Although modest in size, the existing loft has an exceptional feeling of openness, making it feel spacious and airy. The design approach respects the original character and charm of the loft while introducing new elements that enhance its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

VIEW FROM ENTRY

The client, a photographer, his wife, and their young child, have many design requests, including separate bedrooms, closets, desk spaces, and storage cabinets. The layout of these new elements is positioned to take full advantage of expansive city views provided by the loft’s large existing windows.

STACKED FLOOR PLANS

The amenities requested by the client are accommodated in a new structure positioned next to the interior demising wall of the loft and is designed to appear disengaged from the existing walls. The resulting freestanding character of the new structure enhances its perception as a distinct object inserted into the overall volume of the loft, reinforcing the continuity and openness of the existing space.

SECTIONS / ELEVATIONS

The generous height of the loft allows for the stacking of new bedrooms, conserving valuable floor space in the public living areas. This vertical arrangement maximizes the use of the loft's height, creating an efficient and spacious layout, which preserves existing unique architectural qualities while providing the necessary functionality required by the client.

VIEW FROM KITCHEN

The new upper level is accessed by a minimalist stair that ascends past a grand existing column and is delineated by an open frame at its front wall. The open frame maintains the city views, and its extension to the lower level creates a visual connection between the upper and lower levels, uniting the composition as a whole.

VIEW FROM DINING AREA

The thoughtful integration of the client’s wish list of new amenities with the existing space enhances the loft's functionality while preserving its open and airy feel, creating a cohesive and harmonious living environment.

VIEW FROM LIVING AREA

VIEW FROM 2ND FLOOR BEDROOM

STAIR DETAIL