The impressive master suite overlooks the living space via a wall of glass. Enjoy the four seasons from one of the coziest spots thinkable [the high-end Poliform bed falls in line with most of the other furnishings throughout], or pull the remote-controlled shades. The Broadway Lofts, built originally in 1898 as McDonald’s Chocolate Factory, and famous for bold, gallery-ready walls of concrete and brick, are an art appreciator’s dream. Current owner being no exception, impressive pieces are hung and lit perfectly throughout [we love the Gerard Bourgeois nude], all of which are available for purchase. The kitchen is skillfully ripe for hosting, given the space, elite cooking tools, and appliances from GE and Bosch. An occupant with an eye toward entertaining would be a poetic match — a recent fundraiser testifies to the space’s potential to host any soirée, fête, ball, bash, or function.

The icing on this dreamy cake, we say, is the location, with a plethora of options for entertainment, dining, and social events, alike. The loft is just across the street from the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, and tasty cuisine in all its forms [Italian, Japanese, American, seafood, etc.] is scattered in every direction. Blocks from the SL Farmer’s Market, City Creek, and all things SLC, it’s basically propped nicely in the perfect downtown location. Perfect. Yes…that’s the word we’re looking for.

     

When there, this place seems to be the only place on earth, being surrounded by hills, vineyards, oak and chestnut woods, an infinite pool and the building in itself seems to exist only to please its visitors and to make their staying as pleasant as possible. Villa Arrighi looks like a fortress which defies time;  its majestic look makes it the perfect place for a holiday, as you feel safe, you “breathe” beauty and you feel more at ease than you have ever felt before.

The interior seems to say the entire story of this place, but its present  modernity does not affect the feeling of safety previously offered. The modern paintings on the walls, the furniture pieces, the stairs, the library which makes you feel at home, the perfectly chosen decorative elements, everything around is an example of refined taste, of style and contributes to the general impression of having made the possible best choice and delay your departure.

Looking at the house from the street, the ground level is hidden to the eyes. The ground falls abruptly to reveal another platform, 6 m below. This is where the main living spaces are situated. Because of the inhabitantâ€s need to incorporate spaces for an office, the residence was divided into living spaces and business accommodations.

The street level incorporates two different areas, connected by a steel bridge: one that lays on the ground and one that lays on top of the lower levels of the building, acting like a roof terrace. Architects explain how the lower part of the house was created to suit the inhabitantâ€s needs:

The house is divided into two levels, both below the street level. Its spaces are integrated with the woods, valley, gardens, and pool located at the ground level. The house incorporates the outside nature indoors: a sliding glass door opens the living room into the terrace, creating one large space. The bedroom and the patios can also be integrated at the lower level.

The concrete and glass construction was designed based on the siteâ€s geography and landscape, so take a look at the pictures to understand the residenceâ€s beauty and modern equlibrium.

Worked with industrial inspiration and warm tones, using metal decoration, glass and wood, the loft has all the necessary comforts and equipment on hand. The high ceilings also have skylights overhead to bright up this former warehouse.

via Freshome.com – Interior Design & Architecture Newsletter

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