Black Steel Columns With Large Rivets Are A Reminder Of This New York Apartment’s Location In The SoHo Cast Iron Historic District

February 6, 2021
A New York apartment includes black steel columns, adding an industrial element to the modern interior.

Architect and designer DXA studio has completed the remodel of a full-floor apartment located in the heart of SoHo’s Cast Iron Historic District in New York.

Inside, the great room, which has an open floor plan, includes 11-foot ceilings with black steel columns, and six oversized, east-facing windows that offer street views and flood the space with natural light.

This modern living room includes 11-foot ceilings with black steel columns, six oversized, east-facing windows, and a large marble fireplace.

The living room is focused on the marble ethanol fireplace and the reflective artwork above.

This modern living room includes 11-foot ceilings with black steel columns, six oversized, east-facing windows, and a large marble fireplace.

Adjacent to the living room is the dining room, with a black marble table that’s surrounded by upholstered chairs with minimalist frames that complement the understated hanging light fixture over the table.

This open plan dining room has a black marble table that's surrounded by upholstered chairs with minimalist frames which complement the understated hanging light fixture over the table.

A spacious library with a built-in desk is clad in millwork that was made in Italy by Canova, and includes floor-to-ceiling glass and steel casement folding doors, creating an open and versatile additional living space.

A spacious library with a built-in desk, is clad in millwork that was made in Italy by Canova, and includes floor-to-ceiling glass and steel casement folding doors, creating an open and versatile additional living space.

In the kitchen, there’s a single slab Fior di Bosco marble island that measures in at 10 feet long, custom Canova white oak cabinets and millwork, a Calacatta stone countertop and backsplash, as well a scullery.

In this modern wood kitchen kitchen, there's a single slab Fior di Bosco marble island that measure in at 10 feet, custom Canova white oak cabinets and millwork, a Calacatta stone countertop and backsplash, as well a scullery.

A wide hallway that showcases the steel beams, separates the living area from the sleeping quarters.

A wide hallway that showcases the steel beams, separates the living area from the sleeping quarters in this modern home.

The main bedroom includes a custom wood and upholstered panel headboard that draws the eye upwards to the ceiling, making the room feel even larger than it is.

This modern master suite includes a custom wood and upholstered panel headboard that draws the eye upwards to the ceiling, making the room feel even larger than it is.

In another bedroom, large artwork has been used to fill the white walls.

In this modern bedroom, large artwork has been used to fill the white walls.

In the kid’s bedroom, colorful wallpaper has been used to create a fun backdrop for the bunk beds, while the open space has been designated as a play area.

In this modern kid's bedroom, colorful wallpaper has been used to create a fun backdrop for the bunk beds, while the open space has been designated as a play area.

The largest bathroom includes gray and white book-matched marble slabs on the walls, a floating wood vanity, a freestanding Badeloft bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower.

This modern master bathroom includes gray and white book-matched marble slabs on the walls, a floating wood vanity, a freestanding Badeloft bathtub, and a glass enclosed shower.

In another bathroom, dark wood walls have been used to create a dramatic appearance.

In this modern bathroom, dark wood walls have been used to create a dramatic appearance.

In the third bathroom, there are floor-to-ceiling gray stone walls, a wood vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower.

To learn more, the home is listed for sale through Emily Beare of Core.

In this modern bathroom, there's floor-to-ceiling gray stone walls, a wood vanity, and a glass enclosed shower.
Photography by Tim Waltman at Evan Joseph Image