The live/work concept in loft living was an early hallmark of residential life in Soho and Tribeca. But as the art world moved north to West Chelsea, new apartments and conversions have tended to be configured as conventional living space. We were pleased to read in the Times recently that this 12-story condo planned near 10th Avenue in Chelsea will have four ground-floor duplex units that will double as live/work spaces, with sky-lit galleries below grade meant for production and display of art. Units will also have sliding walls to allow flexible open plans. The design by architect Audrey Matlock will have a curtain wall with horizontal bands of glass set at irregular angles, giving it the kind of striking abstract form we tend to like. The project, developed by Madison Equities, will have 47 units in all, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Occupancy is expected in March of 2007. The area is about to see a dramatic transformation, with Frank Gehry's IAC headquarters just two blocks away, and major residential projects planned along the coming High-Line park.
More High Line development details HERE.
To see more of Audrey Matlock's work visit her site linked below.
