The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Brown Fantasy granite provides a unique luxurious feel with every installation. By contrasting the white cabinets + backsplash with the dark waves it adds the completing touch to the kitchen. Photo Credits: Mostafa M.

Oversized shower with rainhead plus handheld. Unique geometric tile pattern emphasizes color variation. Neutral oak vanity and marble mosaic wall provide balance to intense color in shower and on adjacent accent wall.

Light Up Life provides a wide variety of custom and unique lighting fixtures for your home. Check out our portfolio of recent residential projects.
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A truly bespoke and unique basement kitchen. With rooflights over and checkerboard tiles this small yet exciting kitchen provides everything.
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This transitional, bright and airy kitchen features white and grey cabinets, modern cabinet hardware, grey granite, and white and marble basketweave backsplash. Unique, corded chairs paired with a wood and iron round table provide the perfect place to dine and chat. This kitchen has everything AND a spacious farmerhouse sink!

Located in Bowden Rach, a desirable neighborhood near Downtown San Luis Obispo, The Smith residence represents a fusion of styles and a unique program. The clients came with the request for a modestly sized living space and an oversized garage/workshop big enough to house the activities for all of their hobbies. The clients’ pastimes include welding, furniture making, and working on cars and motorcycles. The design solution is a 2600 SF residence and 1200 SF garage. Architecturally, the contemporary saw tooth and butterfly rooflines paired with traditional detailing and materials provided the clients with the unique look they desired. On the exterior, the building is clad in smooth trowel stucco, corrugated metal and slate tile. On the interior, stained concrete floors, exposed structure and custom eucalyptus cabinetry and casework provide for a unique blend of industrial and warm traditional.

Located in Bowden Rach, a desirable neighborhood near Downtown San Luis Obispo, The Smith residence represents a fusion of styles and a unique program. The clients came with the request for a modestly sized living space and an oversized garage/workshop big enough to house the activities for all of their hobbies. The clients’ pastimes include welding, furniture making, and working on cars and motorcycles. The design solution is a 2600 SF residence and 1200 SF garage. Architecturally, the contemporary saw tooth and butterfly rooflines paired with traditional detailing and materials provided the clients with the unique look they desired. On the exterior, the building is clad in smooth trowel stucco, corrugated metal and slate tile. On the interior, stained concrete floors, exposed structure and custom eucalyptus cabinetry and casework provide for a unique blend of industrial and warm traditional.

Located in Bowden Rach, a desirable neighborhood near Downtown San Luis Obispo, The Smith residence represents a fusion of styles and a unique program. The clients came with the request for a modestly sized living space and an oversized garage/workshop big enough to house the activities for all of their hobbies. The clients’ pastimes include welding, furniture making, and working on cars and motorcycles. The design solution is a 2600 SF residence and 1200 SF garage. Architecturally, the contemporary saw tooth and butterfly rooflines paired with traditional detailing and materials provided the clients with the unique look they desired. On the exterior, the building is clad in smooth trowel stucco, corrugated metal and slate tile. On the interior, stained concrete floors, exposed structure and custom eucalyptus cabinetry and casework provide for a unique blend of industrial and warm traditional.

Located in Bowden Rach, a desirable neighborhood near Downtown San Luis Obispo, The Smith residence represents a fusion of styles and a unique program. The clients came with the request for a modestly sized living space and an oversized garage/workshop big enough to house the activities for all of their hobbies. The clients’ pastimes include welding, furniture making, and working on cars and motorcycles. The design solution is a 2600 SF residence and 1200 SF garage. Architecturally, the contemporary saw tooth and butterfly rooflines paired with traditional detailing and materials provided the clients with the unique look they desired. On the exterior, the building is clad in smooth trowel stucco, corrugated metal and slate tile. On the interior, stained concrete floors, exposed structure and custom eucalyptus cabinetry and casework provide for a unique blend of industrial and warm traditional.

MATERIALS/FLOOR: Reclaimed hardwood floor/ WALLS: Different types of hardwood used for walls, which adds more detail to the hallway/ LIGHTS: Can lights on the ceiling provide lots of light/ TRIM: Window casing on all the windows/ ROOM FEATURES: Big windows throughout the room create beautiful views on the surrounding forest./UNIQUE FEATURES: High ceilings provide more larger feel to the room/

Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

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Utility room - large scandinavian u-shaped medium tone wood floor utility room idea in Chicago with gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and recessed-panel cabinets

Wood closet organizers offer the ultimate in personalization and luxury for your closets. The richness and exclusive feel of wood – and wood veneer – create luxury walk-in closets that accentuate the architecture and beauty of your home. Wood provides an unmatchable level of customization. Only wood offers a full range of unique moldings, colors, and textures, flat or curved profiles; all of which bring your closet organization system to a new level of sophistication.

Great glass scallop tile detail. This tile is bordered by slabs of white marble.
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A solid pergola provides shade for outdoor seating and supports a unique hanging lantern.
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Unique fiberclay forms provide a variety of ways to enhance landscape and garden settings with strong, durable and lightweight planters.
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Samsung Serif TV – Along with 4K Ultra High Definition display technology, the Samsung Serif TV provides consumers with a more elegant viewing experience designed to blend naturally within the home. It makes a bold centerpiece statement with its generous size and it's unique I-shaped profile, broadening at the bottom to form a sturdy base and at the top to create a small shelf. This unique collaboration between Samsung and the award-winning Paris-based design duo Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec blends design and technology to make the Serif TV a stunning piece of art.