Felicia Hung and Nick Ozemba are the founders of the lighting brand In Common With and the two created the Quarters building as the latest symbol of New York's design landscape. It is a space measuring 8,000 square feet within a historic Tribeca loft first built in the 19th century.
Quarters can be described as a concept store and community gathering space that appears to be a residence. It aligns with In Common With's values to create a creative connection with intent whilst blending that notion with the intimacy of a private residence and hospitality of a public space. It features a dining room, great room, library, lounge, bar, kitchen, and bedroom -- it also provides space to host temporary installations.
Image Credit: In Common With
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hybrid Living-spaces
- Quarters exemplifies a blend of residential comfort with public hospitality, offering unique environments in urban spaces.
- Adaptive Reuse Architecture
- Transforming historic lofts into multipurpose community hubs highlights new possibilities for preserving and repurposing heritage buildings.
- Experiential Concept Stores
- Creating immersive retail experiences that feel like private residences invites deeper customer engagement and brand connection.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- The fusion of hospitality and residential elements in commercial spaces opens up new avenues for creative interior design solutions.
- Retail
- Concept stores that double as community spaces redefine the traditional retail experience, blurring the lines between shopping and socializing.
- Real Estate Development
- Adapting historic buildings into versatile, multifunctional spaces can increase their value and usability in modern urban environments.
