TriBeCa has always had a charm of its own, more laid-back and unassuming than other neighborhoods. Not the friendliest of places in the early 1980s, it still drew the coolest crowd of artists, poets, filmmakers, musicians, and nightclubbers to the short-lived Mudd Club, a joint on White Street — part art gallery, part bar, part dance floor, and more… New York City has undergone a total makeover since; however, this part of Lower Manhattan has kept its core cool. And although its quiet has recently been disrupted by hordes of onlookers trying to figure out the address and catch a glimpse of the loft where Carolyn Bessette and John John Kennedy lived until their untimely death, TriBeCa has more to offer than meets the eye. This is where Invisible Collection opened two residences, where design enthusiasts can discover a different décor from the one in our townhouse on the Upper East Side.
Here, in Tribeca, the cobblestone streets and preserved industrial buildings — with their unmistakable raw charm — set the architectural tone for these two residences overlooking southern Manhattan. The neighborhood’s vibrant energy, from The Odeon (a favorite of Andy Warhol) to the cool art scene and the Tribeca Film Festival venues, inspires a décor that is both cinematic and bold. The two exclusive residences embody Invisible Collection’s unmistakable aesthetic. A refined curation of contemporary designs, exquisite vintage pieces, and artworks from Docent illustrates our vision of a collector’s home that resonates with the neighborhood’s surroundings, and where one feels connected — to beauty, to culture, and to a certain joie de vivre.Â
The two recently renovated spaces each boast a distinct character. In the Penthouse, the warmth of wooden floors contrasts beautifully with the strong presence of original steel columns, echoing the industrial aesthetic of the old warehouse architecture that abounded in the past. The living area flows seamlessly onto the vast terrace, creating an indoor/outdoor continuum. In this striking setting, with views over southern Manhattan, sculptural designs by Thierry Lemaire and Oscar Niemeyer find their perfect home, making a bold statement. We love the contrast between Lemaire‘s geometric strong lines and the sweeping curves of Niemeyer’s works. Different, although both ever so present in the décor. The other residence, simply called Europa, is a vast apartment where Invisible Collection’s iconic designs come together in a décor that radiates confident sophistication. Every detail tells a story composed with aesthetes in mind. The dining room is an intimate affair of wooden chairs in blond oak by Atelier Pendhapa set around a magnificent oval table in Breccia Aurora marble. Other iconic chairs — including the Mawu and the Baba — dot the space. For the lighting, some reissues of the unmistakable Potence lamps by Chareau sit alongside handmade sconces and other contemporary pieces. A curation of objects d’art specially handpicked from L’Œil de KO’s collection adds an extra layer of soulfulness, bringing depth and sophistication. A symphony of contemporary collectibles, handcrafted by Europe’s finest artisans and selected for their cultural relevance and enduring value.
The Invisible Collection Residences in TriBeCa embody our vision through a distinctive aesthetic; they are a testament to a unique lifestyle and taste. Ultimately, they are meant for collectors who see furniture as part of their collection and want a home that matches the calibre of their artworks.Â
