Living Room • 15 Central Park W Unit 11L, New York, NY 10023
Floor-to-ceiling acoustic cork panels line two main walls. These panels create a uniform visual and auditory buffer. Six identical cork fabric ottomans form a central grid. Low dark oak storage units define circulation paths.
The room focuses attention on subtle sensory shifts. Repetitive natural textures establish a grounding experience. A programmed ceiling light grid provides a uniform, controlled glow. The space promotes quiet focus through controlled sound and vision.
The room directs your attention to internal sensory experience.
Design Philosophy
This design employs Repetitive sensory cues. Identical cork textures and modular forms create a consistent visual field. Subtle acoustic dampening reduces external noise. The Modular experience allows for flexible arrangement within a defined structure. This combination fosters a grounded, focused environment.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye travels across the extensive cork wall panels. The grid of modular ottomans draws attention to the room's center. Low storage units guide movement along the perimeter.
Light Study
Morning light enters softly through linen blinds, brightening the space. Evening brings a programmed flicker from recessed LEDs, creating a contained, shifting glow. These subtle changes define the day's progression.
Living Vignette
You press your palm into the cork ottoman. The surface yields slightly, absorbing ambient sound.
Material Palette
Coarse Natural Cork: It feels rugged and absorbent, darkening subtly with age.
Finely Woven Cork Fabric: It offers a soft, pliable texture, maintaining its integrity over time.
Dark Stained Oak: It provides a solid, smooth surface that deepens in color with use.
