524 W 19th Street #8

Metal Shutter House, the first US residential condominium designed by Shigeru Ban (Winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize), is named by its two distinctive features, the motorized perforated shutters that cover the two major facades of the building and the 20' foot tall retractable walls of glass that transforms the entire loft into an "open-air" ambiance unlike any other. Available for immediate occupancy, this spectacular, sleek modern duplex loft condominium features double-height ceilings with 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2,695 s.f. interior space and 186sqft wrap terrace off the living room. Electronically-controlled, the Great Room's windows create a versatile living situation, allowing the Owner either comfortable privacy or a Living Room-Turned-Outdoor Space otherworldly experience. Commanding art walls abound for the collector to display his masterpieces throughout the home. Loft features include: Private floor entry, double-height Great Room, Shigeru Ban custom designed floor-to-ceiling white lacquer cabinetry, flexible use study/ 4th bedroom with sliding glass walls that when opened provides an uninterrupted area to the South balcony creating a home completely open to its surrounds, office/study overlooking a double-height living room with Ban designed white Corian desk, Shigeru Ban custom-designed kitchen with a cantilevered island with white Corian countertop and high-performance professional appliances, Master Bath featuring Bianco Dolomiti marble slab floor with white mosaic glass tile walls and Shigeru Ban custom designed white Corian vanity, Solid " rift and quarter sawn white oak flooring throughout with radiant heat & Bosch washer and dryer. North and South exposures. Other services include a 24 hour doorman/ concierge and an individual storage space included. Minutes to the Avenues Global School. Easy 5-10 minute stroll to the downtown's most important attractions: The Whitney Museum, Meatpacking District, The Highline, West Village, Chelsea Piers and the Hudson River Park.