FAUCETTA RESIDENCE
NEW YORK, NY

The Faucetta Residence is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The project is an interior loft renovation of 1,600 square feet. The loft is divided in half by the main faceted wall which responds and performs based on the functions and activities that are happening adjacent to its surfaces. The wall becomes a ledge to act as a buffet in the dining room, a medicine cabinet in the guest bathroom, a wine rack and shower. Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and advanced 3D software, POD DESIGN+MEDIA LLC was able to design and fabricate this complex wall by cutting hundreds of pieces of plywood on a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) device and assemble them without any fasteners or nails for less than $3,500. All the pieces were numbered and assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle with interlocking joints. The triangular panel shapes were printed full scale on sheets of paper and used as templates for cutting the sheetrock. In order to maximize the total amount of storage space there were no additional walls built. Instead, 'walls' of storage were created and used to divide the additional rooms. The storage wall is accessible from both sides giving the master bedroom and guest bedroom equal amounts of storage and closet space. In the breezeway area, glass walls and doors were used to bring natural light to the interior of the loft created a light and airy feeling. The guest bathroom is located at the bend in the main wall right across from the kitchen. At that bend, the solid wall changes to color glass which is also the shower in the guest bathroom. This creates light and shadows that can be seen in the main public area of the loft. Each item designed as multiple functions as can be seen at the countertop in the guest bathroom. Here, besides being the sink base, the counter also extends all the way into the shower serving as a shelf for soap and shampoo. In addition to the design of the interior layout, POD DESIGN+MEDIA LLC also designed all the built in furniture including the kitchen island, entertainment center, wine display rack, radiator covers, and also managed part of the construction of the project. The project had a budget of $325,000 and was completed in February of 2005.