The living room sofa was custom designed by Forrest Walterhoefer. The leather lounge chair bears the signature of Fabricius & Kastholm, while the plywood lounge chair, covered in fabric, is by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. A black stool by Charlotte Perriand, a vintage travertine side table and a vintage coffee table complete the ensemble, topped with a Rug & Kilim rug.
Forrest Walterhoefer favored natural materials, neutral tones and layered textures to accentuate the organic look. A vintage travertine side table in the living room and a pair of vintage Gioffredo Reggiani for Raymore lamps on the nightstands bring grainy texture, while the custom-designed sand-colored sofa and Noguchi Akari pendant light above the bed accentuate the airy, coastal vibe. An oversized ceramic vase, a piece by Jane Yang D’Haene purchased at Mindy Solomon Gallery, houses a sculptural-looking tree, reinforcing the earthy effect.
More massive furniture and graphic artwork also bring a sense of stability to the overall space. Gijs Bakker for Castelijn dining chairs in vintage beech, a vintage credenza and coffee table, and a pair of Jack Cartwright for Founders chests of drawers used as nightstands, add weight and dimension with their hues darker and with their solid shapes. Wade Guyten’s large-format print, suspended between the dining room and living room, unifies the loft, both through its central position and its juxtaposition of tones. “It’s the inspiration for the whole apartment”explique Forrest Walterhoefer. “I had it for years, stored in a file in New York, because I never had a wall big enough. When I decided to remodel this apartment, it was finally the opportunity, so I made it the centerpiece. » A geometric rug from Rug & Kilim in the living room and custom-designed floating shelves add more structured lines.
The dining room table was found inexpensively at Urban Outfitters. “I wanted something with a simple architectural form, and this table was exactly what I was looking for. The proportions were perfect”explains the architect.
Rather than renovating the kitchen, bathroom or floors, Forrest Walterhoefer chose to invest more in furniture and artwork. Although he made some minor upgrades to the paint and hardware, he felt the rest was functional enough for now and it was best to focus attention on the essential spaces in the home: the office , living room and leisure areas.
Today, the architect has a space to anchor his professional and personal roots in South Florida. “It’s fun”he said. “There used to be so many things that drove me crazy in Miami. Now that I’m going back, I appreciate the emphasis on wellness and the outdoors much more. Additionally, there might be an opportunity here for an architect like me. »
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