Black and white tower a boon to Chelsea's architectural scene.With its dramatic black and white design and distinctive profile, 459 West 18th is an iconic i·con·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the character of an icon. 2. Having a conventional formulaic style. Used of certain memorial statues and busts. addition to the burgeoning architecture scene in Manhattan's West Chelsea. Designed and developed by award-winning firm, Delia Valle Bernheimer Architects, the 11-story residential condominium's striking black metal panel and white glass facade, punctuated by massive, cinematic windows, houses elegant full-floor residences and multi-floor penthouses. North and South facing oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. windows offer magnificent views and unparalleled light. In counterpoint counterpoint, in music, the art of combining melodies each of which is independent though forming part of a homogeneous texture. The term derives from the Latin for "point against point," meaning note against note in referring to the notation of plainsong. to the exuberant exuberant /ex·u·ber·ant/ (eg-zoo´ber-ant) copious or excessive in production; showing excessive proliferation. ex·u·ber·ant adj. Proliferating or growing excessively. exterior architecture, serene interiors feature a palette of black and white warmed with wood finishes. 9'4" ceilings, 4" wide white oak flooring and Lualdi frameless white oak doors and translucent glass contribute to the luxuriously understated interiors. Acting as both developer and architects for 459 West 18th allowed Della Valle Bernheimer Architects to fully realize their singular vision. Della Valle Bernheimer, in collaboration with the Italian manufacturer RIFRA, created custom kitchen and bath fixtures featured in each residence. Open-plan kitchens feature Della Valle Bernheimer custom-designed RIFRA white oak cabinetry cab·i·net·ry n. Cabinetwork: finely detailed cabinetry. Noun 1. cabinetry - the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) cabinetwork , glass countertops and backsplashes. The full-floor residences at 459 West 18th nclude two penthouses--one simplex and one duplex--which feature an expansive outdoor terrace. |
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