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An 1887 industrial building in Tribeca had all the architectural makings of a luxurious residence, from expansive high-ceilinged spaces to charming columns and rounded arches. Developer/architect Aldo Andreoli saw the building’s potential, envisioning its conversion into 14 loft apartments, and consulted Italian manufacturer Poliform on key areas for each unit, including the kitchen.
Poliform worked with the architect to incorporate the material proportions and color palettes that would best showcase both Andreoli’s Italian aesthetic and the company’s own product offerings. An island anchors each Varenna brand kitchen, juxtaposing a splash of color against a neutral, U-shaped alcove of high-end appliances. Hues were paired to allow clients to choose their island lacquer with the proper backsplash color. The combination of stainless-steel and acid-etched glass cabinetry results in a clean and well-balanced cookery that is a tribute to contemporary Italian design. Credits extend to Poliform vice president Cinzia Fama-Agnolucci, senior design director Lee Markbreit, and Andreoli’s project architect Lucy Gonzalez.
— Sheila Kim
Top Right: Blue matte-lacquer island is topped with white Carrara marble, an old-fashioned Italian material; acid-etched glass cabinetry suggests a presence behind without fully revealing stored objects.
Right: Island draws the rest of the home right into it as the hub of dining and entertainment: sq. footage of the building’s kitchen ranges from 128 to 154.
Tile: Bisazza. Floors: Pianeta Legno. Lighting: Gl Lites On. Plumbing Fixtures: Dornbracht through AF Supply. Appliances: Miele; Gaggeau; Subzero. Cabinetry and island finishes: Varenna, a division of Poliform. Developer: Sanba.
Photography: Marco Ricca
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