The young power couple only wanted to buy a sofa from ATRA. In the end, they ended up with a completely new personalized interior, in which French modernism and American brutalism meet. Their loft in the heart of Manhattan, New York, has been transformed into a work of art.

ATRA is an architecture and design studio, founded by Alexander Díaz Andersson, based in Mexico City. They have a passion for modernism and futurism, which is also reflected in their furniture, sculptures and interiors. Andersson always works in a balanced way, seeking a balance between academic knowledge, practical experience and self-taught research. “Structured on the one hand, intuitive on the other”, with those words both his working method and his designs themselves can be described. The studio has an eye for art and grace, which translates into projects that always have a luxurious and unique appearance, such as this loft in Manhattan.

The young couple wanted an elegant space that felt very welcoming. The design studio therefore designed a living room that is suitable on the one hand as a space for a cocktail party, and on the other as a playroom for their future children. The custom-made furniture and lighting elements have atypical volumes and textures, making them feel both natural and futuristic. 

The coffee table, side table and wall lamps were specially designed for this project, under the name “Teardrop collection”. The artistic designs were inspired by both French modernism and American brutalism. The entire apartment is dominated by art: the furniture itself is considered sculptures and the rooms are filled with works of art by emerging talents in Mexico, at the request of the owners. In terms of color palette, neutral tones and accents of black and copper were used. This gives the room a warm feeling.

In short, the apartment as a whole can be considered a great work of art. The artistic interior feels anything but stiff, because of the unique furniture with dancing designs and warm colors. So a successful project.