- The goal of the build-out of this penthouse space was to take full advantage of the expansive open space and almost complete glass cube that comprised the kitchen area. condo is spacious in every sense of the word from its 5,400 sq ft footprint to soaring 20 ceilings. The kitchen, living room, bar, and dining room are co-located in one large open space area surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies overlooking exceptional views of the citys downtown skyline, mid-town Houston, and the Museum District. The ask: create an industrial chic design to complement the existing metal-framed windows, concrete columns, and lofty ceilings without impeding the views.
- Together with the owners, the architects chose a non-directional end-grain walnut floor, providing the visual weight and durability of a factory. They then plastered perimeter walls for art, and added in perforated metal, slatted wood, and floating planes of fabric to provide acoustic absorption. Steel storage, shelving, and the mezzanine balcony and staircase all add to the industrial-inspired look. ... This broken-plan living space is the highlight of the apartment, with 11-foot high ceilings that feature floor-to-ceiling windows, framing city skyline views.
The building itself was completed in 2023 and consists of eight residential dwellings and, of course, the penthouse lies at the very top. With a chic industrial edge, it enjoys high ceilings, exposed brickwork and a monochrome colour palette, as well as loft-style, steel frame windows. ... The condo comes equipped with a huge open-plan living space, with a lounge, dining area and kitchen.
