Contemporary Loft

This contemporary Washington, DC loft, second home for an international power couple, features exposed ceilings and ductwork, classic furniture, and custom designed minimalist built-ins
A painting by Keith Milow provides a backdrop for a custom designed desk by Studio Santalla in this second home for an international power couple
Featuring a clean white kitchen and exposed ceilings, this loft, a second home for an international power couple, is the perfect blend of modern and industrial styling
The contemporary kitchen of this luxury loft, second home for an international power couple, boasts custom designed cabinetry and a sculpture by Keith Milow
A painting by Keith Milow hangs behind a custom designed desk that integrates a pedestal for this contemporary sculpture in this Washington DC luxury loft, second home for an international power couple
Iconic classic furniture juxtaposes the industrial feel of this Washington, DC loft, second home for an international power couple, with cement ceilings and exposed ductwork
Studio Santalla designed this Media center to hide the television behind a sliding panel.
This media center, custom designed by Studio Santalla for this Washington DC loft, second home for an international power couple, conceals the television behind a painting by Phillipe Zanolino
A short wall defines bedroom without chopping up the loft, second home for an international power couple, exposing the cement ceilings throughout the contemporary living space.
This renovated apartment, second home for an international power couple, included custom contemporary furniture, like this bed, integrated into this room divider.
Contemporary paintings by Keith Milow hang over a custom floating cabinet designed by Washington, DC Architecture firm Studio Santalla for this second home for an international power couple
A floating vanity has been paired with ideal lighting, part of a functional contemporary bathroom in this second home for an international power couple
The walk-in closet of this Washington, DC loft, second home for an international power couple, includes a counter space for folding clothes or packing suitcases.
Studio Santalla designed these custom closets, allowing for triple high hanging, and fitted with off-the-shelf interior components from the Container Store, for this second home for an international power couple,

A dysfunctional condo in a former industrial building has been transformed into a modern oasis, a second home for a busy international couple. The existing industrial elements have been exposed, celebrating the history of the space. What was formerly a chopped-up and segmented space has been opened to the expanse of industrial-style factory windows, bathing the space in natural light. Designated spaces are defined with furnishings, as opposed to walls. Throughout, custom furnishings and storage keeps clutter out of site. Special care was taken to ensure sprinkler heads, audio-visual and electrical wiring, and switching were invisible, creating a flawless environment.

A Divider, housing both the media center and platform bed, separates the living space from the bedroom, without creating a barrier. The media center, custom designed by Studio Santalla allows for the Television to be concealed when not in use. A comfortable black leather sectional from B&B Italia sits atop a custom designed mosaic cowhide area rug. Though few, the iconic furnishings provide soft relief from the industrial space.

A custom, eat-in kitchen integrates the appliances and the cabinetry, keeping messes out of site.  The sleek workspace provides a home for a sculpture from Keith Milow. A space-defining wood and glass desk provides a workspace for two, and a pedestal for a bold sculpture from Nelson Carrilho. A massive painting from Keith Milow provides a stunning backdrop to this home office.

The large walk in closet includes a counter for folding clothes.  The custom minimal cabinetry has been designed to house off-the-shelf closet organization from the Container Store. The sleek bathroom space is bookended by a frosted glass watercloset and a dark tiled shower.

Published in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Home & Design Magazine, titled Luxury Aloft:

DC Architecture and Interior Design firm Studio Santalla featured on the cover of Washington Home & Design Magazine

Artwork by:

Keith Milow

Philippe Zanolino

Yubi Kirindongo

Nelson Carrilho

Photography by Geoffrey Hodgdon