Venture over to NoHo to visit the live/work loft of artist, art director, and award-winning architect Marc Balet. According to Balet, “good design” is all about simplicity and being authentic, and his 3,000 sq. ft. triplex residence & studio certainly embody this philosophy. From the long corridor near the entrance that houses pictures gifted by famous photographers (such as his former boss Andy Warhol), as well as personal ones of himself with close friend Paul Reubens — aka PeeWee Herman — and Carol Channing, to his own original creations, this downtown home — which used to be the site of many legendary parties — displays a passion for art, drama, and personal expression. With its 20-ft ceilings, large windows adorned with movie curtains, custom furniture designed by Balet himself (including a magnificent dining table that sits right below a show-stopping Sputnik light), three lava lamps gifted by Reubens, a well-lit top floor that exhibits serenity and relaxation with its backyard (that features a hot outdoor shower) and terrace that overlooks Broadway and Houston St, a Malibu beach house-inspired bedroom, and enviable book collection that would make the most voracious reader’s heart flutter with glee at the mere sight of it, this NYC apartment has been a source of great conversations and joy, and teems with unique treasures, unbeatable memories, and one-of-a-kind touches.
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