5th Avenue Penthouse

CLIENT: PRIVATE CLIENT
DATE: 2013
DETAILS: FURNITURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY: Provided by Client


HUXHUX Design Inc. partnered with Dale Eramo to bring together their collective experience in architecture, visual merchandising, interior design and furniture design. The owners of this 3-bedroom penthouse wanted a pied-a-terre with an open living space for entertaining while offering contrasting tonal moods throughout the apartment. 

The living room is anchored by a massive 14' custom casework, by HUXHUX Design Inc., designed to thoroughly engage the senses. This centerpiece addresses bringing the human hand back into the digital process of making by focusing on the sensual potentials of casework. This massive built in takes a clean modern form that necessary engages the senses. The cupboards are made of Corian. While their looks belie materiality, when one touches the doors--specifically designed with push latches--they feel the cold, smooth, stone-like surface. The solid brass panels have been CNC routed with patterns, but the focus for these elements is the dynamic relationship between moire light and shadow created by these sliding panels which serve to conceal the television. The wood also is a visual overload. By working with heavily figured tiger maple the simple forms of the thick clean shelves are complicated by the material's almost iridescent reaction to light. The unit changes color as one moves around the room and shifts perspective.

The master suite is an exploration of tonality in gray. The room evokes a darker, sultry mood. Custom reclaimed teak casework, by HUXHUX design Inc., echoes the chevron patterns from the living room built-in, carrying this geometric motif throughout the apartment. The heaviness of the dark tones is counterbalanced by the large acrylic bedside vitrines which house silver Hindu deities from the client's art collection. 

The guest bedroom is an exploration of tonality in neutrals. A geometric hand-painted wall mural sets the backdrop for a soft sensual layering of materials that were selected for their various textures. An heirloom dome chair anchors the darkest tones while midcentury cutout artwork offer tonal play in monochromatic shades of white.

By mixing carefully curated antiques with unique custom furniture, Huxol & Eramo wed the old with the new, the known with the unexpected. The project's focus on tonal explorations makes sensual subtlety their operative language for interior design. 

Elegant foyer with round wall mirror, sconces, glass console table with wooden legs, decorative objects, and soft lighting.
Modern gold metal shelves with diagonal cut-out patterns, featuring two small decorative head sculptures placed on a wooden surface.
Interior with a bronze statue of a medieval figure holding a tray on a black pedestal, a modern geometric wooden stool, a window with three small plant decorations, and a wall with vertical decorative elements.
Modern living room with a beige sofa, brown armchairs, and decorative cushions. A unique hanging chair is present, along with a coffee table and a modern chandelier. Light curtains add warmth and brightness to the room, which features contemporary art on the walls.
Modern bedroom with geometric accent wall, upholstered bed with brown and beige bedding, furry throw, decorative wall sculpture, accent chair, and a patterned area rug.
Modern dining room with a round glass table, a black sculpture, a vase of white calla lilies, and pastel green chairs with metallic and fabric accents.
Apartment floor plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, and living area with dining table and sofa.
Modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, geometric-patterned duvet, and decorative elements on shelves. Large windows with blackout shades allow natural light.
Close-up of a metallic wall with diagonal V-shaped patterns and perforated panels creating a decorative design.
Modern living room featuring a tan sofa, armchair with footrest, and decorative pillows. A black coffee table with flowers and books is in the center. An entertainment unit with a TV, books, and art decorates the background. Light curtains filter natural light into the room.
Modern white interior design featuring a geometric wall art panel, a sculptural wall light resembling hands holding a bulb, two decorative obelisks, and a vase with calla lilies on a sleek console table.
Modern living room interior with a hanging chair, brown sofa, metallic coffee table, tall decorative lamp, and abstract wall art. Large windows with sheer curtains illuminate the space.
Modern bedroom nightstand with abstract art, geometric vase with flowers, a white lamp, and a metallic sculpture in a seated pose.
Modern bedroom with a canopy bed, geometric bedding, chevron and diamond-patterned rug, velvet pillows, abstract artwork, and a sculpture. The room features contemporary lighting and decor.
Decorative wooden wall panels with diagonal groove pattern
Elegant interior with a large ornate mirror, a wooden sculpture, two wooden and metal barstools, a dining area with white tableware, and a glass vase with pink flowers.