Nínú atọka àtàárọ̀ West Chelsea, 524 West 19th Street, Unit 4, jẹ́ àpẹẹrẹ ààyè ti ìmúlò àyíká àkàrà tó ní ẹwà tí a dá sílẹ̀ nípasẹ̀ olùṣàkóso Pritzker Prize, Shigeru Ban. Ilé yìí jẹ́ apá kan ti àwọn Ilé Metal Shutter, ilé tí a ṣe ayẹyẹ fún àṣà àgbègbè rẹ̀ tí ó ní kó àtàárọ̀ ẹ̀sìn pẹ̀lú ìgbé ayé ará ilu tó ní ìpinnu.

Nígbà tí o bá wọ ilé, àyíí bá a ni, àwọn ceiling tí ó gùn pọ̀ àti àtàárọ̀ ilé tí ó ní òru ìmọ́lè, afẹ́fẹ́, àti volumu. Àkòrí àgbègbè irọ́ra ni ọgbà gílásì tí a ń lo mọ́tò tó ń ya Àyíká, tí ó ń yípadà patapata láti dá àtẹ̀yìnwá láàárín inú àti terèsí àkúnya tó wò inú agbègbè àmúludun.

Ile ìdáná ní ajọ́ṣe tó péye nínú àyíká ti ó rọrùn, tó ní àwọ́ funfun tó kéré tó mú kí ilé náà ni afẹ́fẹ́. Àgbègbè àtẹ́ àgbà jẹ́ ọjà tó gíga pẹ̀lú ipilẹ to ń yí pada, ó ń funni ni àyè àtọwọ́dá fún ìkànsí àti ibèré fún ìjòyà alè. Awọn ohun èlò to dára jùlọ ni a ti fi pampẹ́ sẹ́yìn pẹ̀lú kọ́bìnètì tó gùn, tí ó ń dájú pé àgbègbè náà ní àyíká tó mọ́ àti tó rọrùn tí ó lọ́mọ ìkànsí àti àwọn agbègbè ìjòyà.

Ijọba tó péye ní àpopó ẹgbẹ̀run méje pín, pẹ̀lú ferese tó gùn tó ń hàn sí terèsí aládàáwọ́ kejì. Àwọn yàrà abúra tí ó kéré jùlọ jẹ́ pẹ̀lú àjò àtúnyẹ̀wò, tó ní àwòrán tí ó rọrùn tó le kó àyé iṣẹ́ ilé tabi yàrá alejo. Gbogbo ibi iwẹ́ jẹ́ a ti da àtọ́ka pẹ̀lú mosaic tiling tó dínà àtàwọn vanity tí a ṣe yẹ̀, tó ń dá àwọn ibi iwẹ́ yìí bí ẹ̀dá àtàtà tó ní sojí sòjò.

Gbé ninu ilé yìí túmọ̀ sí láti jẹ́ apá kan ti ẹka àtinúdá kan bí o ṣe ń gbádùn àwọn ànfààní to dára jùlọ ti Manhattan. Ó wà ní ìsàlẹ̀ ọdẹ́ pẹ̀lú High Line àti Hudson River Park.

 

Located in the heart of the West Chelsea gallery district, 524 West 19th Street, Unit 4, is a breathtaking example of modern architectural innovation designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Shigeru Ban. This residence is part of the iconic Metal Shutter Houses, a building celebrated for its unique industrial aesthetic and its ability to blend high-concept design with functional urban living.

As you enter the home, you are immediately greeted by soaring double-height ceilings and a vast open-concept floor plan that emphasizes light, air, and volume. The centerpiece of the living area is the signature motorized bi-folding glass wall, which retracts completely to create a seamless transition between the interior and a private terrace overlooking the vibrant neighborhood.

The kitchen serves as a masterclass in minimalist sophistication, featuring a stark white palette that enhances the home's airy atmosphere. A striking cantilevered island with a sculptural curved base anchors the space, providing both a functional prep area and a breakfast bar for casual dining. High-end integrated appliances are tucked away behind floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, maintaining a clean and uncluttered profile that flows naturally into the expansive dining and living areas.

The primary suite offers a tranquil retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to a second private balcony. The secondary bedrooms are equally well-appointed, featuring versatile layouts that can easily accommodate a home office or guest bedrooms. Each bathroom is meticulously designed with uniform mosaic tiling and custom-molded vanities, creating a spa-like environment that feels both cohesive and luxurious.

Living in this residence means being part of an architectural landmark while enjoying the very best of Manhattan's cultural offerings. Located just steps from the High Line and the Hudson River Park.