Diane von Furstenberg’s Fashionable Manhattan Penthouse

The architects of WORKac build the designer and philanthropist an unconventional live/work space next to the High Line—the city oasis she helped create

One of the great luxuries of life is a getaway that keeps clamor and chaos at a distance. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg’s live/work space in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District—a glass-and-steel aerie the occupant calls her “tree house”—appears to be just that. But the isolation of the lofty perch is deceiving. Just beyond its transparent walls the city’s icons, old and new, shout for attention: to the northeast the majestic Empire State Building, and to the west the High Line, a mile-and-a-half-long park built atop abandoned elevated train tracks and of which Von Furstenberg was an early champion. And all around is an edgy, effervescent quarter exuding equal parts glamour and grit.

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I absolutely LOVE the view. Too bad we can't find these kind of views in LA. If you like this view maybe you might want to purchase a live work loft in Downtown Los Angeles. Call me if you would like me to show you some of the top ones in the City. (424) 235-0512 - Monica

An Exclusive Look at Brooke Shield's Manhattan Home Homes: architecturaldigest.com

An Exclusive Look at Brooke Shields Manhattan Home Homes: architecturaldigest.com



The lovely Brooke Shields just granted Architectural Digest an exclusive look at her Manhattan town house, and I'm in love with each room that's featured.

While a portion of the article is on the site, be sure to pick up a copy of the March issue of Architectural Digest to read the entire fascinating exclusive. Shields worked with decorator David Flint Wood on her four-story Greenwich Village town house, mixing modern art and accents with beautiful antique furniture. My favorite photo is from Shields's living room, seen here. One of the major focal points of the living room is the pair of Louis XVI-style armchairs. A great resource for antiques like this is 1stDibs.com, and I found a near match in these 19th century French Louis XVI-style chairs ($5,900).

I'm crazy about the grey living room color she used by Benjamin Moore. The paint is pricey but definitely worth the little extra money. I have my place painted with this paint color in Umbra Red. If you need a good painter contact me I have a list of painters who would service everywhere from the South Bay to the Valley that would make Angie's List Proud. (424) 235-0512. It's just another way Rich Kid's Does Real Estate Better.