Casa Perfect New York gallery includes David Chipperfield staircase
Design gallery The Future Perfect has opened an exhibition space inside a townhouse in New York's West Village, filled with collectible homeware and featuring a wooden staircase designed by David Chipperfield.
The five-storey residence provides a home for Casa Perfect New York ? an appointment-only gallery that follows a similar concept that The Future Perfect created on the West Coast.
"As soon as I opened Casa Perfect in Los Angeles, I immediately knew I wanted to replicate the concept in New York," said The Future Perfect founder David Alhadeff.
"The most crucial step was finding the right space to bring the concept to life in an authentic way that felt true to The Future Perfect's vision."
Contemporary designs and one-off pieces are arranged to give the impression of a lived-in residence. All of the items are for sale, but Alhadeff's vision for the space is for visitors to explore and discover, rather than just act as a store.
"Casa is first and foremost about the experience. The shopping comes second," he said. "The townhouse I found will assuredly create a meaningful and noteworthy experience."
At the heart of the building, a pale-wood staircase by British architect Chipperfield connects all five levels.
The stair flights dog-leg up through an atrium, where a brass lamp by Michael Anastassiades descends through the middle. Artworks are displayed on the landings and walls
White walls and black-painted wood floors offer a mini...
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