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Original built-in cabinetry is retained throughout the house. Planner Group side chairs by Paul McCobb surround the dining table.
Original built-in cabinetry is retained throughout the house. Planner Group side chairs by Paul McCobb surround the dining table.
House in Tokyo is a minimal residence designed by Ako Nagao + miCo for a couple who required a music studio. The site is located between reinforced concrete mid-to-high-rise apartments and an old wooden housing area. The volume needed to be closed and
House in Tokyo is a minimal residence designed by Ako Nagao + miCo for a couple who required a music studio. The site is located between reinforced concrete mid-to-high-rise apartments and an old wooden housing area. The volume needed to be closed and
The main bathroom, with a prominently placed soaking tub, is a restorative haven within the home. "My favorite part [of the home] is the bathtub, which has a clerestory window of the downtown skyline, and another window that looks out to see the Hollywood sign in the distance," shares Melanie. The luminous space features ceramic floor tile from Ceramic Technics in Ecco Mineral Stone 2.0, Wilsonart quartz counters in Rio Upano, and a white LED sconce by StudioM. The white oak vanity was custom designed by OPEN For Humans.
The main bathroom, with a prominently placed soaking tub, is a restorative haven within the home. "My favorite part [of the home] is the bathtub, which has a clerestory window of the downtown skyline, and another window that looks out to see the Hollywood sign in the distance," shares Melanie. The luminous space features ceramic floor tile from Ceramic Technics in Ecco Mineral Stone 2.0, Wilsonart quartz counters in Rio Upano, and a white LED sconce by StudioM. The white oak vanity was custom designed by OPEN For Humans.
Lisa Jones, founder and CCO of Pigeon Toe Ceramics in Portland, Oregon.
Lisa Jones, founder and CCO of Pigeon Toe Ceramics in Portland, Oregon.
When Thomas and McCoy of Thomboy Properties came across the once-neglected home, they immediately recognized its potential and made an offer within 30 minutes of viewing. Paying careful attention to historical details, the design duo reimagined the space for modern living.
When Thomas and McCoy of Thomboy Properties came across the once-neglected home, they immediately recognized its potential and made an offer within 30 minutes of viewing. Paying careful attention to historical details, the design duo reimagined the space for modern living.
Remodeled by resident and interior decorator Jill McCoy and her husband David Hassall with the help of architect Paul Molina, the open-plan living space opens to a small outdoor area. French doors and a wall of windows bring in light. An Eames lounge chair and a Noguchi table add a modern sensibility.
Remodeled by resident and interior decorator Jill McCoy and her husband David Hassall with the help of architect Paul Molina, the open-plan living space opens to a small outdoor area. French doors and a wall of windows bring in light. An Eames lounge chair and a Noguchi table add a modern sensibility.
Fashion designer Sruli Recht used translucent cow skin leather to create the Apparition collection for Dutch company ECCO. The collection is the result of a three-year project, during which Recht and a team from ECCO's Netherlands leather lab aimed to create the world's first transparent cow-hide leather.
Fashion designer Sruli Recht used translucent cow skin leather to create the Apparition collection for Dutch company ECCO. The collection is the result of a three-year project, during which Recht and a team from ECCO's Netherlands leather lab aimed to create the world's first transparent cow-hide leather.
Poritz in collaboration with Nika Taubinsky, was asked to participate in DOMESTICITY, an installation curated by Stephanie Buhmann and Samantha McCoy at the Jason McCoy Gallery in Midtown, New York City. The exhibition presents a modern and contemporary selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, while embracing objects that involve weaving, glass, furniture design, and wallpaper.
Poritz in collaboration with Nika Taubinsky, was asked to participate in DOMESTICITY, an installation curated by Stephanie Buhmann and Samantha McCoy at the Jason McCoy Gallery in Midtown, New York City. The exhibition presents a modern and contemporary selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, while embracing objects that involve weaving, glass, furniture design, and wallpaper.
Poritz in collaboration with Nika Taubinsky, was asked to participate in DOMESTICITY, an installation curated by Stephanie Buhmann and Samantha McCoy at the Jason McCoy, Inc. Gallery in Midtown, New York. The exhibition presents a modern and contemporary selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, while embracing objects that involve weaving, glass, furniture design, and wallpaper. #albers #stools #poritz #handmade
Poritz in collaboration with Nika Taubinsky, was asked to participate in DOMESTICITY, an installation curated by Stephanie Buhmann and Samantha McCoy at the Jason McCoy, Inc. Gallery in Midtown, New York. The exhibition presents a modern and contemporary selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, while embracing objects that involve weaving, glass, furniture design, and wallpaper. #albers #stools #poritz #handmade
View from street, photo 1953 (from Craig Ellwood, by Esther McCoy, Walker and Company, NY, 1968).
View from street, photo 1953 (from Craig Ellwood, by Esther McCoy, Walker and Company, NY, 1968).
In total, the residence features four bedrooms, all of which are bright and spacious. This one in particular relies on custom walnut furniture to infuse a sense of warmth into the space. Artwork by Shaina McCoy hangs above the bed, while a Noguchi table lamp and ceramic mirror add a hint of Wabi-sabi design.
In total, the residence features four bedrooms, all of which are bright and spacious. This one in particular relies on custom walnut furniture to infuse a sense of warmth into the space. Artwork by Shaina McCoy hangs above the bed, while a Noguchi table lamp and ceramic mirror add a hint of Wabi-sabi design.
The luminous bathroom space features ceramic floor tile from Ceramic Technics in Ecco Mineral Stone 2.0, Wilsonart quartz counters in Rio Upano, and a white LED sconce by StudioM. The white oak vanity was custom designed by OPEN For Humans.
The luminous bathroom space features ceramic floor tile from Ceramic Technics in Ecco Mineral Stone 2.0, Wilsonart quartz counters in Rio Upano, and a white LED sconce by StudioM. The white oak vanity was custom designed by OPEN For Humans.
According to architectural historian Esther McCoy, “The construction of the Courtyard Apartments in 1953 was a turning point... it was proof that [Ellwood] could simplify and at the same time enrich, that he could wring more out of a small budget and come closer to architecture..” Here's the building as it looked when it was first built.
According to architectural historian Esther McCoy, “The construction of the Courtyard Apartments in 1953 was a turning point... it was proof that [Ellwood] could simplify and at the same time enrich, that he could wring more out of a small budget and come closer to architecture..” Here's the building as it looked when it was first built.
The New Skyscraper, from 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM | Haier Stage As developers plan large-scale residential projects around New York City, a surge of needle towers have begun to redefine Manhattan’s skyline. Designer Dror Benshetrit will join Roy Kim, CCO of Douglas Elliman and former key design chief for Extell Development, developer of One57, to discuss what tomorrow’s skyscraper will look like.
The New Skyscraper, from 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM | Haier Stage As developers plan large-scale residential projects around New York City, a surge of needle towers have begun to redefine Manhattan’s skyline. Designer Dror Benshetrit will join Roy Kim, CCO of Douglas Elliman and former key design chief for Extell Development, developer of One57, to discuss what tomorrow’s skyscraper will look like.