This project demonstrates how temporary spaces can still embody permanence and personality. For this young family's rental apartment, we advocated for investment in quality furniture pieces and flexible shelving systems that could easily relocate to future homes.
Battery Park City Rental
Manhattan, ny
Sophisticated Impermanence for a Young Family
This ensured they would continue to look wonderful even after multiple moves. Carefully curated art and accessories created collected vignettes that elevated both functionality and visual appeal throughout the space.
Rather than compromising on quality due to the rental status, we embraced antique purchases that already possessed a beautiful wabi-sabi quality.
The philosophy that nothing should be too precious to be lived with and used guided our material selections.
The result was a cohesive, inviting environment where sophisticated adult spaces coexisted harmoniously with artfully designed children's areas. The clients particularly appreciated how easily elements like the bookshelf unit could transition to their next home—so much so that they eventually expanded the unit in their new space.
Our approach to family-friendly design avoided chemical treatments, instead favoring natural wool fibers that offer inherent stain resistance and cleanability.
