A Large Mirrored Wall Is A Prominent Feature Of This Apartment An Architect Designed For Themself

September 13, 2022
A mirrored glass wall hides the openings to the kitchen and bathroom in this modern loft.
Photography by Scott Frances

New York-based architect Andrea Leung has renovated a 1,600-sf historic Tribeca loft for herself, that’s located within a building dating back to 1864.

Accessed via a flight of lopsided stairs, the updated interior includes a narrow entryway that’s closed off from the rest of the interior by a black-framed glass door.

The entryway to a modern loft in New York.
Photography by Scott Frances

The entryway opens to the open plan dining area that’s been furnished with a custom brass and walnut table, credenza, and console, all of which were designed by the architect. Above the table is a Dot Atomium Chandelier by Lambert & Fils.

An open plan dining room with custom furniture pieces and a Dot Atomium Chandelier by Lambert & Fils.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
An open plan dining room with custom furniture pieces and a Dot Atomium Chandelier by Lambert & Fils.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

The dining room shares the open space with the living room and takes full advantage of the natural light from the multiple windows that line the walls.

A modern living room with wide plan oak flooring.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
A modern living room with wide plan oak flooring.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

Key to the design of the apartment, is a wall of floor-to-ceiling, black-framed glass that includes a combination of clear glass and mirrored panels. The wall allows the living and dining area to seem even larger, as well as reflect the natural light. It also includes the concealed doors of the bedroom, primary bath, and kitchen.

Key to the design of this updated loft apartment, is a wall of floor-to-ceiling, black-framed glass that includes a combination of clear glass and mirrored panels.
Photography by Scott Frances
Key to the design of this updated loft apartment, is a wall of floor-to-ceiling, black-framed glass that includes a combination of clear glass and mirrored panels.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
Key to the design of this updated loft apartment, is a wall of floor-to-ceiling, black-framed glass that includes a combination of clear glass and mirrored panels.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

A mirrored set of doors opens into the kitchen where matte figurative marble and patinated brass millwork play off of the loft’s new wide-plank oak floors.

A mirrored set of doors opens into the kitchen where matte figurative marble and patinated brass millwork play off of the loft’s new wide-plank oak floors.
Photography by Scott Frances
A mirrored set of doors opens into the kitchen where matte figurative marble and patinated brass millwork play off of the loft’s new wide-plank oak floors.
Photography by Scott Frances
A modern kitchen includes matte figurative marble and patinated brass millwork.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
A modern kitchen includes matte figurative marble and patinated brass millwork.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

The bedroom, located by the windows, includes an Eclipse Chandelier by Lee Broom, a Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, and a Bubble Gum Girl Painting by Hijack.

This modern bedroom, located by the windows, includes an Eclipse Chandelier by Lee Broom, a Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, and a Bubble Gum Girl Painting by Hijack.
Photography by Scott Frances
This modern bedroom, located by the windows, includes an Eclipse Chandelier by Lee Broom, a Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, and a Bubble Gum Girl Painting by Hijack.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
This modern bedroom, located by the windows, includes an Eclipse Chandelier by Lee Broom, a Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, and a Bubble Gum Girl Painting by Hijack.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
This modern bedroom, located by the windows, includes an Eclipse Chandelier by Lee Broom, a Pacha Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin, and a Bubble Gum Girl Painting by Hijack.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

A door in the bedroom opens to reveal a walnut-lined dressing room with warm lighting and infinity mirrors.

A door in the bedroom opens to reveal a walnut-lined dressing room with warm lighting and infinity mirrors.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

The en-suite bathroom can be accessed via a door in the bedroom, or through the large opening with a mirrored triple-bifold door. Inside the bathroom, there’s a monobloc oval tub is encased in walls of softly-veined stone.

This modern en-suite bathroom can be accessed via a door in the bedroom, or through the large opening with a mirrored triple-bifold door.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
Inside this modern bathroom, there's a monobloc oval tub is encased in walls of softly-veined stone.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
Inside this modern bathroom, there's a monobloc oval tub is encased in walls of softly-veined stone.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

Behind a sliding partition off the entryway, there’s a second bathroom that’s enveloped in veined marble with accents of bright metallics.

A modern bathroom that's enveloped in veined marble with accents of bright metallics.
Photography by Sarah Elliott
A modern bathroom that's enveloped in veined marble with accents of bright metallics.
Photography by Sarah Elliott

Here’s a look at the overall layout that shows the locations of the walk-in closet, bathrooms, and kitchen.

The floor plan of a loft apartment in Tribeca.