September 24, 2015 An apartment in Manhattan signed by Jamie Drake

In the living room, designed by Jamie Drake: armchairs for Theodore Alexander; table in the foreground, for Donghia; sofa for Peruvian Touch, fabric and pillows Romo Arabelle Taggart.

A corner of the living room, Which sums up the passions of the landlord, known collector: music and contemporary art. The grand piano is Steinway & Sons.

AnThe coffee table in the foreground is made by Andy's Marble designed by architect Jamie Drake.

Central Park view from the windows of the living.

The big screen at the entrance of the building.

The location is five star, the ideal combination of prestige and glamorous spirit. Why One57 (also known as Carnegie57 , with the same name, opposite Hall) is a famous skyscraper in Manhattan , "special guest" of the gossip columns. Especially after the acquisition of attic by the sheik and former Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani , for the astounding figure of one hundred million dollars, one of the highest prices ever paid for a property, which earned him the name "The Billionaire Building".

The building, designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc (already Pritzker Prize), with its alternation of light and dark mirrors, features a facade of striking vertical lines, ready to change shade at various stages of the day and to amplify the images bouncing from the vibrant and cultured W 57th Street. No wonder that a famous entrepreneur has aimed at this location for accommodation authoritative during his stays Yorkers, buying an apartment for five hundred square meters to fifty-ninth floor.

The interiors are lined with huge floor to ceiling windows, in a vertigo of light and skyline. The owner, however, did not want the urban landscape became the focus of interest of the various rooms and absolutist, with the aim of enhancing the interiors, she turned to Jamie Drake : the architect chosen by the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg , to decorate their homes and restore enamel in particular to Gracie Mansion (the official residence of the mayor of the Big Apple).

"The challenge in this case required to offset the dramatic beauty of the exterior and the width of the spaces available, creating - almost conversely - a private dimension, comfortable and full of atmosphere, able to embrace and connect consistently parlor , the dining area, the kitchen and the bedrooms, "says Drake. An ambitious goal, achieved through furnishings tailored shapes sinuously cozy, made by the best manufacturers, and sought a combination of sumptuous textures and soft gradations.

The entrance is a sophisticated "preparatory exercise", with its wraparound look and scrupulous attention to detail: accessories play with circles, including table, carpet and suspension, while the walls blend shades blue and green, in a double quote naturalistic (the color of the sky, along with the vegetation of Central Park ). So the living, in a blaze of upholstered. The large sofas are arranged in an asymmetrical layout, to enjoy the splendid view of three hundred and sixty degrees to the outside and, at the same time, the pleasant social occasions in front of paintings. "I preferred the pearl gray shades as dominant in this wallpaper, fabrics of seating and even declined in the marble coffee table.

Only transgression color: the romantic mauve pillows. A background strategically "silent", which aims to highlight an important art collection, which ranges from contemporary authors American, European and Asian countries: like Shirley Kaneda , the Japanese moved to the US, or the famous German painter Matthias Meyer, "continued Drake . The living tip of a seductive glamor and muffled, with a whimsical accent in the dining area, in the center of the open space. The round table is precious polished stone and glass hammered, in perfect harmony with the paintings and sculpture in bronze greek / American Dimitri Hadzi (1921-2006).

"As for the cuisine, it is broad enough to encompass also the study of padronedi home, to allow it to supervise the preparation of fine dining for friends by continuing to follow the computer all his affairs." The mood continues all the way in the night. The master bedroom shows off a huge screen golden Moroccan with a paneling effect. The surfaces are coated in silver gray silk, matching the carpet (of Hokanson) and the backbone, changing reflections on the changing perspective. The theatrical touches continue in the adjoining bathroom, the refined composition of marble - black and Carrara - and the huge windows overlooking the Carnegie Hall. The guest rooms are designed as neutral territory, without exceeding characterizations in male or female. The interior designer has developed solutions enchanting: in one, the blue paint mixed all'ombretto by makeup emphasizes volumes and offers both a joyful charm; in another, the pale pink is tempered by a silver powder finish. To serve as a headboard, a textile panel covered with a glass, which he duets with the luminescence of the two lampshades twins from simpering silhouette clamshell. Decorative virtuosity that conjure the risk of an icy high-tech style. Taste and talent were clearly allies to win a test is not easy: make friendly and experienced these environments luxurious grandeur.

Style notes The architect Jamie Drake has created a project featuring Studied elegance, in one of Manhattan's most exclusive skyscrapers By Marina Pignatelli - Photos Gianni Franchellucci

The location is five-star, the ideal blend of prestige and a glamorous spirit. Because One57 (also known as Carnegie57, across the street from the Hall of the same name) is an extremely famous Manhattan skyscraper, the "special guest" of society news.Especially after the sheik and former Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, Purchased the duplex penthouse for the astounding figure of one hundred million dollars: one of the highest prices ever paid for a property, Which earned it the name "The Billionaire Building". The edifice, designed by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc (a former Pritzker Prize winner), with its alternation of light and dark mirrors, features a striking façade with vertical lines, ready to change shade at various stages of the day and amplify the images bouncing off the vibrant and cultured W 57th Street.

No wonder That a well-known entrepreneur in Sept. His sights on this location as distinguished accommodation during his stays in New York, purchasing a 500 square meter apartment on the 59th floor. The interiors are marked off by huge floor to ceiling windows, a dizzying blend of light and skyline. The owner, However, did not want the urban landscape to become the overwhelming focus of interest of the various rooms and, with the aim of enhancing the interiors, turned to Jamie Drake: the architect chosen by the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg , to decorate His homes and freshen up Gracie Mansion (the official residence of the mayor of the Big Apple) in particular.

"The challenge, in this case, was to offset the dramatic beauty of the exteriors and the spaciousness of the areas available, creating - almost conversely - a private dimension, comfortable and full of atmosphere, portatili embrace and logically connect the lounge, the dining area, the kitchen and the bedrooms, "Explains Drake. An ambitious goal, Achieved thanks to tailored furnishings with sinuously welcoming forms, made by the best manufacturers, and a highly sought-after combination of sumptuous textures and soft colors. The entrance is a sophisticated "warm-up", with its look and enveloping painstaking attention to detail: accessories play with circles, including the table, rug and pendant lamp, while the walls blend shades of light blue and green, with a double nod to nature (the color of the sky, combined with the vegetation of Central Park ). Then we have the living area, a triumph of upholstery.

The large sofas are arranged in an asymmetrical layout, to enjoy Both the splendid 360-degree view outside and, at the same time, pleasant social occasions in front of the paintings, to the full. "The preferred pearl gray as the dominant shade, found in the wallpapers, the fabrics on the chairs and even featuring in the marble of the coffee table. The only color transgression: the romantic mauve cushions. A strategically "silent" background, Which AIMS to highlight an important art collection, featuring a range of contemporary American, European and Asian artists: like the Japanese Shirley Kaneda, who moved to the US, or the famous German painter Matthias Meyer, "continues Drake. The living area offers up seductive, cocoon-like glamor, with a fanciful accent in the dining area, located in the middle of the open space. The precious round table is made from polished stone and hammered glass, in perfect harmony with the paintings and bronze sculpture by the Greek / American artist Dimitri Hadzi (1921 to 2006). "As for the kitchen, it is so spacious That it encompasses even the owner's study, to allow him to oversee the preparation of sophisticated dinners for friends, while continuing to deal with all His affairs on the computer."

The mood continues harmoniously into the sleeping area. The master bedroom boasts a huge golden Moroccan screen with a wood-effect paneling. The surfaces are covered in silver gray silk, matching the rug (by Hokanson) and the load-bearing column, Which changes reflections as the perspective varies. The theatrical touches continued in the adjoining bathroom, with the sophisticated marble - black and Carrara - composition and the huge windows overlooking the Carnegie Hall. The guest rooms are designed as neutral territory, without excessive harm or female characterisations. The interior designer has developed some enchanting solutions: in one, the light blue paint mixed with eyeshadow emphasizes the volumes and offers a joyful charm at the same time; in another, the pale pink is tempered by a silver powder finish. Serving as a headboard, a textile panel covered with glass, Which duets with the luminescence of the twin bedside lamps With Their twee shell-like silhouette. Decorative virtuosity That Prevents the risk of an icy, high-tech style. Taste and talent Clearly have teamed up in order to overcome a challenge That is anything but simple: to make These luxuriously majestic environments friendly and lived-in.

In the gallery In the living room, designed by Jamie Drake: armchairs for Theodore Alexander; table in the foreground, for Donghia; sofa for Peruvian Touch, fabric and pillows Romo Arabelle Taggart. A wall behind the sofa, Untitled, Shirley Kaneda. Lamps twin Capistrano white, Broad Beach.

A corner of the living room, which sums up the passions of the landlord, known collector: music and contemporary art. The grand piano is Steinway & Sons. A wall, Coney Isle, Larry Poons, American painter (born in 1937), with a past as optical artist and today abstractionist. The coffee table in the foreground is made by Andy's Marble designed by architect Jamie Drake.

Jamie Drake, in the picture, he oversaw the entire project of the residence.

Central Park view from the windows of the living. In the hall, carpet Hokanson. Base of the table made by New Day Woodwork, designed by Jamie Drake, with marble top. Modo Chandelier, Jason Miller, Roll & Hill. On the left, it works Series Contingency, Dove Bradshaw, on the right, set Haimet, Susie MacMurray.

View of marble bathroom, the master bedroom.

In the kitchen, the table produced by New Day Woodwork; lamp on the cabinet, from Design Within Reach. Still living with, in the background, bronze sculpture, Dimitri Hadzi.

The dining room, with chairs and a round table designed by Jamie Drake and made, respectively, by Peruvian Touch and New Day Woodwork. Console unique piece signed Egg Collective. Chandelier Halo, Paul Loebach, Roll & Hill. Wall, Lake 13, the German Matthias Meyer.

In the master bedroom, an entire wall of glass opens to the metropolis. Bench, bed and bedside signed by Jamie Drake. Fabric headboard, Romo, bedspreads E. Braun & Co. (New York) and pillows Arabelle Taggart. Louisa lamps, Christopher Spitzmiller.Carpet Hokanson.

The guest room in soft, relaxing colors played on gray. The console is also designed by Jamie Drake and commissioned at New Day Woodwork; above, on the wall, abstract work, David Mann. The carpet is Hokanson, the fabric of the chair of Osborne & Little.

The big screen at the entrance of the building.

A further guest bedroom, with furniture designed by Jamie Drake, as in the other room.

With fabric headboard of Sahco, and pair of lamps of Jonathan Browning Studios.

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