Boutique Design - December 2017 - 89

SOURCES
OWNER: Riverside Developers, New York;
OPERATOR: Espresso Hospitality Group, New
York; DESIGN FIRM: Studio Munge, Toronto:
Alessandro Munge, principal; Janice Lam,
designer; Stephanie Kruschen, FF&E designer;
Enrico Passeri, industrial designer; ARCHITECT:
Albo Liberis LLC, New York; PURCHASING
COMPANY: Riverside Developers, New York;
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Riverside Developers;
DESIGN CONSULTANTS: Kugler Ning Lighting
Design (lighting); ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS:
Highstyle Stone & Tile; ART & ACCESSORIES:
GZ Intl.; BATH & SPA: Accura Glass Bending
Inc.; MAC Faauets LLC; FABRICS: Viriato Hotel
Concept; FLOORCOVERINGS: Innovative
Carpets; TORLYS Floors; FURNITURE: Viriato
Hotel Concept; LIGHTING: Meyda Lighting;
WALLCOVERINGS: Metro Wallcoverings;
WINDOW TREATMENTS: Valley Forge Fabrics

WINNER

THE VALE GARDEN RESIDENCE AT THE WILLIAM VALE
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
DESIGN FIRM

Studio Munge, Toronto

THE SCRIPT Cap off the urban cool of the 183-key (not including the residence itself ) newbuild hotel with a luxuriant residential space-whose
$12,000 per night price tag speaks for itself-that redefines the property's
Brooklyn locale. "With one main objective, the 22nd floor suite had to be
representative of Brooklyn's artistic individuality freed from expectations of
exposed brick and distressed wood, influenced by the area's industrial past.
Innovative in execution and materiality, the suite dissolves all stereotypes,"
says Studio Munge founder and principal Alessandro Munge.

J O DY K I V O R T

THE SHOOT Drench the 1,300-plus sq. ft. suite in rich materials that play
with contrasts in texture, shape, light and shadow for high-drama impact.
White walls and light oak wood floors create a counterpoint to each other,
while an original wooden art piece provides the suite with a natural edge.
From the gradient custom drapery in cool gray tones to the sleek yet graphic
metal accents, each piece was carefully selected and designed to reach the
pinnacle of urban living. Providing a fresh and impactful new approach to
penthouse luxury, the modern interiors capture a sense belonging within the
vibrant neighborhood.
THE DIRECTOR'S CUT Think beyond the ground floor when it comes to
influential outdoor spaces. "The refreshing outdoor oasis includes a perfectly
integrated open-air Jacuzzi, extended custom white marble table and plush

lounges. As the terrace's design evolved, the natural wood flooring became a
prominent element, stretching onto the interior walls of the outdoor living
space. As wood panels reach toward the next floor, their form becomes
abstract to expose a lush, season-friendly green wall," says Munge.
THE HIGHLIGHT REEL Space out. Defined by a textured marble wall, this
two-story oasis makes the most of the vertical volume to celebrate an airy
feel. The black and white bathroom leverages the same broad swaths of wall
space for an expansive vibe.
THE TRAILER Residential styling doesn't mean bland. Keeping an art focus
here means this might look like guests' dream home, but it's not a white box.

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