To understand why Richard Meier, a well-known white architect in the architectural world, designed a harbor villa in New York, it can be traced back half a century. In 1969, Phil and Lucy Suarez were newlyweds. The 27-year-old Mr. Suarez had a successful career at the time. He and his 24-year-old wife bought their first apartment in Gramercy Park, New York, and were considering renovating it. Mr. Suarez hired an apartment that was already known for its unique style due to the introduction of a colleague. Richard Meier, who is famous for his white architectural style, designed their first house.
The 73-year-old Mr. Suarez recalled that at that time, Mrs. Suarez had never heard of Richard Meiers name. She called and told Richard Meier: "I want to see your portfolio first." Richard said: "Huh? ( Excuse me?)" Of course, Mrs. Suarez was shocked when she saw Richards work. She said in surprise: "Oh my God! This is the apartment we want!"
In the process of cooperation, Richard Meier and the Suarez couple unexpectedly became good friends. Therefore, in 2011, the Suarez couple’s beloved wooden house in New York Harbor accidentally burned down. At such a heartbreaking time, their good friend Richard Meier took the initiative to help them rebuild it. Home, and completes this enviable white harbor villa.
Like the original building that burned down accidentally, the nearby houses were all built of wood. Richard Meier used glass and steel to design this new house in an unconventional way.
The use of steel and glass building materials faced a lot of challenges at the time. They had to dig to a depth of 10 feet above sea level and bury wooden piles to support the 25 tons of glass in the building itself.quality.
However, such efforts come at a cost. During the hurricane disaster in 2012, many wooden houses on the island were destroyed, but Richard Meiers buildings were unscathed.
Like Richard Meiers consistent white architectural design style, a large number of transparent glass windows introduce natural light, allowing the Suarez couple to still feel the surrounding natural scenery and atmosphere while inside the building.
Outdoors, Mrs. Suarez chose furniture in bright colors.
The rattan seats add some beach style.
On the balcony off the master bedroom is a comfortable Paola Lenti lounge chair.
Three floors of glass make the entire building bright and lively with natural lighting.
The interior is open and bright in all directions, and the only closed wall maintains the privacy of the master bedroom.
A comfortable Saarinen Womb Chair is placed in the living room, and the unique lamp on the side is a reprint of Eileen Grays 1927 design.
Comfortable indoor couch with Womb CThe hair is also mainly white.
The sliding glass door next to the kitchen allows you to feel the sea breeze while cooking and dining.
White kitchen with open shelves and walnut flooring.
The bed in the master bedroom is an extension of the white main structure, paired with the Pratesi blue patterned sheets chosen by Mrs. Suarez, which is very fresh and elegant.
For privacy reasons, the bathroom cannot have such open windows all around, but the entire ceiling is almost a fully open transparent skylight.
There is a bench in the bathroom, so you can enjoy the natural light in the shower during the day, which is very comfortable.
Although the surrounding houses are all made of wood, the neighbors don't mind and like this unique villa very much. They said: "Rich people usually attract jealousy, but Mr. and Mrs. Suarez will only make you feel want to Play with them. The Suarez couple are so happy to have their home designed by a master like Richard Meier, but even though they cannot live in such a house, they still feel happy to share such beautiful works with everyone, which is very pleasing to the eye. Ah!
