Is there anything that has not been said about a minimalist lofts in Soho" The height and scale of the rooms, the tall windows, The sparse window treatments, the diffused natural light, the natural hues, the light wood, the textures of the white upholstery?

Yet, we find ourselves attracted to yet another such minimalist Soho loft. This one was designed by the Austin Texas-based Christina Cole Studio established by Christina Cole Abboud who has taught Architecture, Urban Design and History at the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC, and in Barcelona, Spain.

In this particular Soho loft, Christina Cole Studio was in charge of interior furnishings and custom millwork. Our eyes are drawn to a few features and pieces that deserve further attention. We especially like the elegant division of the spacious open living space.
It is divided into functions through the unpretentiously clear placement of furniture. In the seating area, all furniture and the custom marble fireplace are of the same, fairly low height. These furniture pieces are surrounded on three sides by tall features ? the windows, the dark columns and the floor-to-ceiling oak cabinetry that houses the fireplace. The interplay of height emphasizes the division of the larger space without establishing any real barriers or dividers.

In the seating area, among the Cole-designed modular sofas and the C-shaped coffee table is one of our favorite armchairs, the elegant model 1594 designed in t...