After creating designs for the likes of Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jennifer Lopez, not to mention launching a fashion collection for Target, design impresario Zac Posen has segued into the world of luxury real estate with a boutique development at 16 West 21st St. in New York City. Located in the Ladies’ Mile Historic district of Manhattan, a Beaux-Arts crossroads for the creative industry that includes the Flatiron District to the north, the Chelsea art galleries to the west, and Greenwich Village to the south, the project will feature nine residences, ranging from two-bedrooms ($1.8 million) to a $6 million penthouse.
“Working on 16W21 has provided me with the opportunity to expand my interest in design,” says Posen. “To create interiors is incredibly exciting and also a huge responsibility. Just as I do when I design clothing, I have worked with color palettes and materials that will effect those who live at 16W21 in a meaningful way.”
Posen has designed all of the interiors including kitchens, bathroom, fixtures, and finishes; he has also overseen surfaces for the gym, lobby, and amenities. The 16W21 model apartment has been fully furnished by the designer as well.
The physical structure and façade of 16W21 is designed by Morris Adjmi. With celebrated projects that include the Prudential Center Sports Arena, the Publicis and Scholastic, Inc. headquarters in New York, the ABC Broadcasting headquarters in Burbank, and a host of luxury residential and hospitality developments, Adjmi brings an essential level of architectural experience and integrity to the project. His “whiter than white” pure glass design for 16W21 provides a stately yet minimalistic canvas, affording Posen the opportunity to create an environmental tapestry that evokes the rich colors and textures that are emblematic of his approach to fashion design.
“I am really excited to be working with Zac on this project. I think we both have a common appreciation for history in design as well as things modern. I believe our collaboration will create a unique experience that connects the architecture to the interior,” says Adjmi.
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