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<p>Morton Square Residence</p>
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<p>A light-filled living area with wide vistas onto the Hudson River forms the centerpiece of a three-bedroom gut renovation in Morton Square, a luxury building in the far West Village.</p>
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<p>Juxtapositions of geometric forms; white and dark materials; and natural and artificial light create a structural character that dialogues with the panoramic topography of the West Side Highway, the Hudson River Park, the Hudson River and the New Jersey skyline.</p>
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<p>Custom-designed cherry wood wall panels and mahogany floors envelop a long rectangular entryway. The muted, warm hues of the wood heighten the transition to the curved living area washed with sun and light reflected off the river. Planes in high-relief above and below the windows follow the curving trajectory, concealing lighting coves and accentuating the sculptural contour of the room.</p>
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<p>Geometric ceiling coves and floating panels throughout the apartment allow subtle regulations of light, eliminate exposed lighting fixtures and add structural dimension. A series of translucent and reflective sliding panels maximize natural light and allow spatial expansion for the kitchen/dining area and bedrooms.</p>
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