loft—> greenwich village ~ manhattan

Within Greenwich Village’s historic Albert Hotel. Their love of travel shaped the brief: a New York retreat with the comfort of their favourite hotel room, and the familiarity of a home of their own.

The owners’ wish for clear, uncluttered floors inspired a floating bed designed especially by M.J. Arthur. Keeping the floor visually open beneath it lends the bed an almost weightless quality, enhancing the sense of the calm atmosphere of a private hotel retreat.

The former spiral staircase gave way to a new stair running alongside the brick wall, reclaiming valuable floor space. Glass balustrades were introduced with safety in mind, their transparency allowing the brickwork to remain in view and giving the staircase a lighter presence within the room.