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    Manhattan over old-fashioned: This New York duplex by Hines Collective is classic chic

    MAY 24, 2024 | By Disha Kalyankar
    The living room features a custom double-sided settee, upholstered in fabric by Kravet, the footstool handmade in wool and silk felt by Ayala Serfaty from Maison Gerard. The area rug is from Doris Leslie Blau. The games table is a new production from R&Y Augousti with brown pen shell top and bronze patina brass base, the game chairs are a pair of vintage French armchairs by Andre Sornay c.1935, from Bernd Goeckler Antiques. The “Stagg Hunt” painting by Leroy Neiman; Styled by Martin Bourne; Photography by Joshua McHugh
    The Speakeasy media room features everything bespoke. A custom sofa upholstered in performance fabric by Holly Hunt, a custom “Sunburst” coffee table and a custom ceiling fixture by Aqua. The two-tier crystal and bronze cocktail table is from The Bright Group, the vintage wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. The ‘Swan’ faucet at the bar sink is custom finish by Sherle Wagner. The custom wall finish with upholstered ceiling in velvet by Claremont; Photography by Joshua McHugh
    The curved headboard’s deep tones contrast with the white bedding, creating a serene ambiance. A delicate flower vase graces the wooden bedside table. The soft natural light and understated white linens imbue the guest bedroom with an organic touch; Photography by Joshua McHugh
    The primary bedroom gazes at the panoramic view of the city, like camomile the palette brews a calming concoction. The “Cosi” bed is by J&P Upholstery in custom fabric by Pierre Frey. The custom églomisé glass panelled headboard wall is a collaborative effort with Agency Custom, the vintage bronze and alabaster crane sconce is from Cache. The Vintage Chieftain chair is reupholstered in Italian leather by Garrett Leather, “Pinocchio” floor lamp by Achille Salvagni is sourced from Maison Gerard. “Central Park” by Peter Lik graces the blanc walls; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Carrie Bradshaw may just love this apartment in New York! Why you ask? Picture her seated in the cosy breakfast nook with an eclectic view of Manhattan through a grand window in front, as she writes her column. Or sitting inside the extravagant walk-in closet with a sculptural bronze tree standing right in the centre. This is a penthouse reimagined by Hines Collective, sprawling a splendid 6,000 sq ft area.

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    The corner sofa in the living room is a vintage carved oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron from Morentz Gallery sourced via 1stdibs, with custom upholstery in jacquard fabric by Brochier. The games table is a new production from R&Y Augousti with brown pen shell top and bronze patina brass base, the game chairs are a pair of vintage French armchairs by Andre Sornay c.1935, from Bernd Goeckler Antiques; Styled by Martin Bourne; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Spanning over two floors with a staggering layout of 25 rooms, this penthouse embodies the city’s spirit with tinges of personalisation. Here, the idea of a concrete jungle meets Silk Road-inspired luxury. From the light tones of the living room to the earthy tones in the den and the oxblood crimson of the media room, the spaces unfold like the destinations along the storied Silk Route.

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    he corner sofa is a vintage carved oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron from Morentz Gallery sourced via 1stdibs, with custom upholstery in jacquard fabric by Brochier. The games table is a new production from R&Y Augousti with brown pen shell top and bronze patina brass base, the game chairs are a pair of vintage French armchairs by Andre Sornay c.1935, from Bernd Goeckler Antiques; Photography by Joshua McHugh

     

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    In the living room, the “Autoportrait de Couple” wall sculpture by Alice Riehl sourced from Todd Merrill Studio looks over the custom sofa upholstered in velvet by Holly Hunt between the 1950’s ‘Sumatra’ Brass Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Postcards from Manhattan

    Hines Collective emphasises the Manhattan cityscape, where every other nook of the home is stamped with floor-to-ceiling windows. Tucked on a rather soaring height, the vibrant movements of the city seem to quiet down, transforming into a postcard view.

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    Gazing the view of the busy city is the timeless office, accentuated with chic furniture and a curated collection of books; Photography by Joshua McHugh

     

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    The New York landscape unfolds as a diorama from the window by the staircase; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Okay, neutrals have a certain je ne sais quoi

    A palette, as light as the skyline takes over the interiors of the duplex. Each room is bathed in a nuanced shade of neutrals such as whites, browns and greys with a touch of deeper tones. Gilded hints on the classic palette are enhanced by furniture pieces, artefacts and other decorative curios by renowned names like Hervé Van Der Straeten, Achille Salvagni, Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Paulin and Finn Juhl. 

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    A built-in bench seat along the window and an elegant chair with cream upholstery sit in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, basking in natural light and enjoying the view of the cityscape in the dressing room; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Birds, herons and dragons!

    “The Americans love to talk,” says Cecil Beaton in his iconic collection of essays titled New York. Every nook of each of the 25 rooms, personalised by Hines Collective in a span of nine months, creates a dialogue and stirs emotions, communicating the homeowner’s personality.

    Seated at the dining table, the guests have ample to awe about. Not just the eclectic Manhattan streetscape, but also the bird motifs on the dining table and bronze French heron sculptures from the 1900s that would be interesting conversation starters. 

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    The dining room conveys the owner’s passion for birds, here a Custom ash and walnut “bird” table takes centre stage, joining the conversation are the 1900s French Heron sculptures sourced from Pittet Architecturals. The “Three Jockeys” painting is by Leroy Neiman. The Dining Curtain is a Pierre Frey velvet with a woven leather tieback; Photography by Joshua McHugh

     

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    At the breakfast nook, the “Maxilla” bronze vase by Alexander Lamont takes a seat at the custom ash wood table by The Bright Group. The Vintage “Bridges” armchairs are by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Through the interiors and decor of this apartment, they’ve painted a portrait of the homeowner’s personality. In the powder room, “We were then tasked with translating, in this case, a dragon, into the design,” says Devin Hines, founder of Hines Collective. 

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    A robust palette with a mélange of materiality and textures adds depth to the den; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Speakeasy bespoke

    As the hammered gold bar lightens the mood, the dark oxblood crimson drips down from the ceiling to the walls in the “Speakeasy” media room, bringing Lady Gaga to the party and speaking to the homeowner’s personality. The personalisation doesn’t end here; it seems like for Hines Collective, the New York skyscrapers weren’t the limit. 

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    Veiled in a moody oxblood hue is the Speakeasy media room with custom wall finish, an upholstered ceiling in velvet by Claremont. The ceiling fixture is custom from Aqua, the “Sunburst” coffee table chaperones the custom sofa upholstered in performance fabric by Holly Hunt. The two-tier crystal and bronze cocktail table by The Bright Group and the sink ‘Swan’ faucet is custom finish by Sherle Wagner; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    The love for all things couture was also taken into serious consideration, in all the bespoke elements and the primary closet. Planned as a combination of three rooms, the closet features an unplanned bronze sculptural tree—a product of a surprise building riser that was uncovered running directly through the centre of the newly combined space and the homeowner’s adventurous spirit. Due to the tight schedule, the riser couldn’t be moved. Hines Collective had about a week to pivot and completely change the design but the project was completed in time by encapsulating it within a large, bronze sculptural tree.

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    A sculptural bronze tree stands tall in the primary closet, adding to the grandeur of the vanity; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Speaking of purr-poseful personalisation, the outdoor performance fabrics were mixed into major upholstery pieces to accommodate the dog mom’s (the home owner’s) 70-pound puppy.

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    The grey and crème palette of the din is freckled with the bronze accents of the Shagreen Triptych side tables; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Stiletto Skies: Strutting through the Tribeca penthouse

    Walking through the living area and making your way through the two-storeyed maze, leather-clad millwork, custom fabrics and wallcoverings always have your back.

    The conversation of the deep tones of the living spaces quiets down to a white-noise lulling you into the comfort of the bedrooms and as you decide to start your day with a cuppa, you are engulfed by the comforting yet contemporary seating spaces. 

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    In the primary bathroom, subtle opulence intertwines with understated elegance. The ovular bathtub bathes in the abundant natural light from the glass panes, which provide a captivating view of the cityscape. The aureate fixtures of the walk-in shower add a luxurious touch to the grey tones of the space; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    Sitting on the avant-garde chair in the primary closet, the sleek, simplistic space makes your outfit selection simpler. 

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    The powder room boasts à la mode verve; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    As the stress of work settles in, the view of the city from the office offers a serene respite. Walking to the den gives you a cooler space to work that is secluded from the buzz of the city yet blessed with its panoramic view.

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    In églomisé wall panels, a dragon is translated into design at the powder room by Hines Collective; Photography by Joshua McHugh

    As peers peer into the media room, its crimson hues remind you of your individuality. Ending your day with a cold pizza at the dining table, the birds fly your memory back to your passions. All this feels surreal, like the vibrancy of New York and like the dream of creating the dream in nine months.

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