Bedroom • 15 Central Park W Unit 11L, New York, NY 10023
This room functions as a self-sustaining system. A living wall behind the bed cleans the air and controls humidity. Reclaimed wood floors provide radiant heating and cooling.
Smart glass windows adjust to external light and temperature. A quiet water feature adds ambient sound and moisture. Calibrated lighting supports natural sleep cycles.
The room actively integrates nature for functional living.
Design Philosophy
This design views the room as an active ecosystem. It applies Ecological Design principles, integrating natural elements for specific functions. Integrated Systems framework connects features like heating, cooling, and air quality. The goal is a dynamic, functional interaction with nature.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first goes to the expansive windows, revealing urban green views. It then shifts to the living wall panel behind the bed. The layout pulls you towards this active natural integration.
Light Study
Morning light enters through smart glass, gently brightening the space. The glass adjusts its tint to prevent glare and heat gain during the day. As evening approaches, calibrated lighting shifts to warm, dim tones.
Living Vignette
You wake to soft light and clean air. The gentle sound of water near the window begins your day.
Material Palette
Reclaimed oak planks: The wood feels solid and warm underfoot, developing a rich patina with age.
Natural wool and organic cotton: These textiles offer soft comfort, becoming softer with use and laundering.
Biophilic wall system: Live plants provide fresh texture, their leaves growing and changing with maintenance.
