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The Jewel Box

PrizeWinner in Interior Design / Apartments Interior

Firm LocationNew York, United States

CompanyMessana O'Rorke

Lead ArchitectBrian Messana

Design TeamDesign Partners: Brian Messana and Toby O'Rorke. Design Team: Viktor Nassli and Juan Espinosa

ClientWith held

Projecthttps://www.messanaororke.com/69-west-9th-street

The Jewel Box is a study of space efficiency, creating the illusion of a larger space through multiple experiences within a 430 square foot New York City ‘Studio’ apartment. The client’s wanted a pied-à-terre that felt like a room at a boutique hotel, a program that could accommodate cooking and entertaining and they did not want to see their bed. Our goal was to maximize the physical and atmospheric size of a singular space, its storage capacity while creating multiple experiences that all fit efficiently into an organized structure inspired by jewel boxes, steamer trunks, and boat interiors.