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497GW - LOFT 8B

497GW - LOFT 8B
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At 3,200 sf (300 m²), Loft 8B occupies the eighth floor of the 497 GW Building. It features an open, fluid layout with overlapping functional zones anchored by a sculptural bog-oak spatial spine. Full-height perimeter windows maximize urban views and indoor-outdoor connectivity, with east and west terraces adjoining the master bedroom and living-dining area respectively.

Abundant western daylight floods the interior, allowing the concrete floor to harvest passive solar heat during winter. The low-e double-glazed facade maintains consistent thermal stability and acoustic comfort, reducing mechanical energy consumption. A smart home system intelligently regulates lighting, fans, and window shades in response to real-time environmental changes.

A recycled bog-oak spine framed with slender black metal serves as the core spatial element, gently zoning interior spaces with warm natural texture. The naturally grained bogwood, reclaimed from Irish peat bogs, defines a unique aesthetic throughout the loft. This central structural organizer partitions private zones, optimizes natural light and air circulation, and supports a floating ceiling integrated with heating, cooling, and air purification systems.

Integrating eco-performance, rational spatial planning, and refined aesthetics, the loft cultivates a balanced, sophisticated contemporary living environment.

Credits

Year: Completed 2010
Location: West Soho, NYC
Client: Private
Project Type: Residential Loft
Size: 3,200 sf (300 m2)
Design Team: Principal in charge: Winka Dubbeldam, Assoc. AIA | Design Team: Bittor Sanchez - Monasterio, Brooks Atwood, Ana Sotrel
Consultants: Mechanical Engineer: Stanislav Slutsky, P.E. | General Contractor: New Industries, NYC
Photography: Floto & Warner Photography | Archi-Tectonics
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