Welcome toresidence 6, a superior one of a kind engineering marvel at Shigeru Ban's Metal Shutter Houses in the prime High Line neighborhood of West Chelsea! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,644 SqFt (431 m2) Interior. 575 SqFt (53 m2) Exterior. First Time Ever Available for Sale.
With soaring 20' ceilings and incredible 20' tall retractable motorized glass walls, this duplex loft transforms into a spectacular "open-air" pavilion perched amidst contemporary architectural masterpieces in the foreground and iconic Midtown skyscrapers beyond. Expansive 48' loggia terrace and 4 balconies.
North and south exposures offer views of starchitect-designed buildings, Midtown, and sun-flooded views overlooking The Gehry Gardens.
Loft Features Include:
Private Entries: 2 private floor entries on the lower level and 1 private entry on the upper floor
Only Full Floors at the Building, East and West Wing in one unit
Custom built in Garaventa Genesis elevator lift
Great Room: 20' ceilings and 20' tall motorized retractable glass walls
Ample wall space throughout for displaying artwork
Custom Cabinetry: A vast abundance of Shigeru Ban custom-designed floor-to-ceiling seamless white lacquer closets, storage and cabinetry throughout
Living Room: Show-stopping 48' long living room
Kitchen: Custom-designed by Shigeru Ban with center island, Viking Professional range, separate convection oven / microwave, Miele hood, Subzero refrigerator, wine cooler, Smegg dishwasher, pantry, and south-facing balcony
Primary Suite: Massive Poliform custom-outfitted closet, lounge / dressing room, primary bathroom spa over-looking the Gehry gardens, and south-facing balcony
Primary Spa Bathroom: Bianco Dolomati marble slab floors with radiant heating, white mosaic glass tile walls, and custom Corian double sink vanity and oversized steam shower
Open formal dining room adjacent to kitchen and great room enhances the open concept plan
5th Bedroom convertible to a library or media room with balcony
Solid oak flooring throughout
Etched glass sliding partitions fluidly divide the spaces
Schuco glass balcony doors
Neorist Geberit wall hung wcs
Custom motorized shades and blackouts throughout
Private Storage: one private storage room that transfers with the apartment
The Metal Shutter House, the first US residential condominium designed by Shigeru Ban (Winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize), is distinguished by its motorized perforated shutters covering the two major facades and its 20-foot-tall retractable glass walls that transform the entire loft into an "open-air" ambiance unlike any other. Shigeru Ban masterfully demonstrates how simplicity can coexist with spectacular design offering the owner comfortable privacy or an otherworldly Living Room-Turned-Outdoor Space experience.
Building and Location:
524 West 19th Street is a boutique condominium, offering just 8 residences spread over 11 floors. Part-time Doorman 7AM - 11PM. The prime West Chelsea location is among hundreds of the world's finest art galleries, the Whitney Museum, the High Line Park, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers Sports Pier, the Hudson River Park and dog run, and Hudson Yards. Pets allowed.
The best cost-benefit in Chelsea for exceptional value.
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