Gentle Residence

Using New York’s SoHo district as the anchor, the project captures its artistic atmosphere and the city's unique blend of old and new, transforming the 3rd-floor residence into a gentlemanly private apartment. The open plan serves as the core, connecting the living room, study, and collection display area, ensuring the 99.2 square meters space feels spacious. The designer contrasts dark wood veneers with plaster textures, paired with black iron to delineate the loft style’s sharp lines, infusing the rugged aesthetic with intellectual warmth.

The bookshelf is the most characterful scene, with wooden grid shelves presenting an urban-facade order. Sneaker collections are housed in slide-out frosted glass cabinets; internal lighting makes the shoes appear and disappear, like a boutique window seen in a city alley. The private area uses woven rattan headboards to shift the rhythm, bringing oriental textures into the space to maintain breathability and warmth within the dark-toned base.