k YODER design

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Independence Place Condo

k YODER design (kYd) combined two units in the Independence Place condominium building overlooking Philadelphia’s Washington Square. The comprehensive gut renovation created a minimalist, modern home that showcases the clients’ collection of contemporary art, including numerous large-scale pieces.
Project Year: 2024
Country: United States
Zip Code: 19106
The clients’ artwork became a primary focus of the design, with walls strategically positioned both to showcase pieces and protect them from the floor-to-ceiling windows along the unit’s west wall. From the foyer, the eye is drawn to the sun-filled dining area and park views beyond. A light...
Independence Place Condo
A gallery corridor extends from the foyer to the great room, drawing the eye to the sun-filled dining area while framing a view of Washington Square like another piece of artwork. The home features minimalist details, flush doors, and no trim, including Karcher stainless steel, “Seattle” door...
Independence Place Condo
The open kitchen features Eggersman Trondheim Akazie Silver cabinetry with matte glass upper cabinet doors and Wilsonart, “North Cascades,” quartz counter and backsplash. Fully integrated Miele appliances include an induction stove, convection and speed wall ovens, undercounter wine storage, and a...
Independence Place Condo
The kitchen detail shows the waterfall edge of the Wilsonart, “North Cascades,” quartz counter, Grohe Blue professional faucet for filtered and sparkling water, Blanco Silgranit sink, and Eggersman Trondheim Akazie Silver cabinetry with matte glass upper cabinet doors. An exposed concrete column is...
Independence Place Condo
A double-sided linear EcoSmart BioFuel fireplace divides the main living room and a smaller den alcove for reading or TV watching. The den’s moody color palette, dark Venetian plaster walls by SAAW, Inc. (Surface & Architecture Workshop), and cozy size contrast the expansive, light-filled living...
Independence Place Condo
The illuminated and mirrored Fleurco Luna Tri-View medicine cabinet in the primary bath reflects the bedroom’s window wall, bringing natural light into the bath. A double floating vanity features Bel Canto single-hole lavatory faucets by California Faucets. Bi-parting translucent glass Raydoor...
Independence Place Condo
The foyer wall accommodates the large-scale piece, “The Romantic,” by Cuban artist Armando Mariño. Translucent glass pivot doors by Raydoor allow natural light to filter through the bedrooms into the home’s interior.
Independence Place Condo
Spaces were intentionally designed to accommodate art, such as this niche that fits the sculpture, “Unholy War,” by Danish artist Maria Rubinke. “Concrete” Venetian plaster walls by SAAW, Inc. (Surface & Architecture Workshop) form a subtle backdrop, while side illumination emphasizes the...
Independence Place Condo