PMW Architects-Reflection Loft 1989

REFLECTION LOFT (1989) • A 2400 s.f. top floor loft for a young family (New York, NY) THE PLAN... • An L-shaped “exterior space” (the residue of the general volume described by the gridwork of beams on the ceiling and wrap of windows along the perimeter. • An opposing L-shaped “interior space” (containing the places of initiation (entry) and terminus (sleeping). • A frenetic “urbanscape” (reflective glass-laminated surfaces, metals, etc.) set on a concrete tile base contains the support system of the family and is situated between the L-shaped volumes maintaining the private while gesturing to and reflecting the light of the perimeter and NYC beyond. MATERIALS... • wood: maple floors/butcher block and cabinetry • stone: gray concrete tile; terrazzo • metal: aluminum tubing and laminate • glass: wire glass and brass laminated to gyp. bd. Walls / butt joint “skylights”