… is how much it probably cost. Who could live like this? The apartment seems so disjointed and strange. Different types of flooring, weird built-ins, spare furniture, those spotlights in the ceiling? How do they watch that TV? 

I found this home on the Contemporist and this was the Project descriptionby Stefan Boublil included on the site.

Combining 3 smaller apartments into one at one of new york city’s most coveted uptown addresses, we delivered a stunning new dwelling on the 61st floor of the metropolitan tower. Every single room is constructed so that the postcard view of central park is the star. With a built-in wraparound sofa, a secret door in the solid walnut library and distributed surround sound all over the home, this project is an ode to the 80s during which the building was erected.

Suited for a family of 4 with 2 children, the communal living spaces stands in between the master suite and the kids’ rooms, hidden behind the aforementioned trap door in the library, thereby providing a buffer of sight and sound.

The kitchen and dining area is the only ones wrapped in waxed concrete thereby giving it a theatrical feel, especially when see from the rest of the apartment which is clad in bleached pine and subdued colors.

I might describe the final result as having a monastery + cowboy ranch + 80s vibe…

Visit The Apartment Creative Agency website – here.