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Photo by Amy Barkow of Barkow Photo1. Elegantly ExposedDesigners: Lisa Mann & Keary Horiuchi of Tola architecture (architecture), Karen Blankenship of Blankenship Design (interior design) and Alina Ainza of Loop Lighting (lighting design)Location: New York CitySize: 200 square feet (18.5 square meters)Homeowners’ request. “Fondly referred to as ‘The Shed,’” designer Lisa Mann says, “this kitchen is designed as a building within a building. The one-story freestanding post-and-beam structure sits below the lofty 14-plus-foot arched ceilings, creating a place of intimacy at the action center of the home.”Industrial style. Custom copper countertops with integral sink and backsplash. Exposed mechanical systems — copper pipes, black plumbing pipes, electrical conduit, bolts and brackets. Classic linoleum floor — and rafters.Other special features. Reclaimed-plank pantry shelves. Linear LED fixtures. Raised walnut butcher block chopping station. “Uh-oh” moment. “Running services through the floor was not an option in this building, so gracefully providing electrical and water to and from the main work areas was an enormous challenge,” Mann says. “We spent hours both at the drawing boa...
I like the back wall.
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