idisenyo ni Shigeru Ban, ang nagwagi ng Pritzker Architecture Prize, ang Metal Shutter Houses ay isang boutique condominium na matatagpuan sa isang tahimik na kalye sa Chelsea. Isang maliwanag na duplex condo na nire-renovate nang gusto, ang bahay na ito na may 3 silid-tulugan at 3 banyo ay nasa pangalawang palapag ng gusali at isang makinis na pagpapahayag ng makabagong karangyaan sa lungsod. Sa mataas na 20-talampakang kisame at isang pares ng pribadong panlabas na espasyo na may humigit-kumulang 350 sq. ft. na hardin na nakaharap sa timog na maaaring ma-access sa pamamagitan ng ganap na naaatras na salamin na dingding mula sahig hanggang kisame, bawat fixture at finish ng apartment na ito na may sukat na 1,986 sq. ft. ay napiling mabuti, at walang detalye ang hindi pinansin. Kabilang sa mga tampok ay ang malinis na puting oak hardwood floors, key-locked elevator access sa parehong antas, isang washer/dryer sa tahanan, at motorized na perforated metal shutters.

Ang mas mababang antas ng bahay ay binubuo ng isang malawak, open-concept na kusina at espasyo ng pamumuhay. Ang mga sliding door ay pumapasok sa isang pormal na lugar ng kainan, at ang balkonahe at terasa sa magkabilang dulo ng sahig ay maaaring buksan para sa isang tuloy-tuloy na indoor/outdoor living experience. Ang all-white na kusina ay isang larawan ng modernidad. Ito ay nilagyan ng isang eleganteng sculptural na island para sa pagkain, matte lacquer cabinetry, isang pantry, at isang hanay ng mga high-end na kagamitan mula sa Viking at Fisher & Paykel. Ang isang malinis na full bathroom ay nagtatapos sa espasyo. Ang itaas na antas ng bahay ay naglalaman ng isang pares ng mal spacious na silid-tulugan at banyo. Ang master bedroom ay may northern exposure na may tanawin ng Empire State Building, isang malaking closet, at isang napakagandang en-suite na may dual vanity sinks, isang walk-in shower, at isang hiwalay na bathtub. Ang pangalawang silid-tulugan ay tumatanaw sa terasa, mayroon itong sariling pribadong closet, at maaari itong gamitin bilang isang home office. Ang gusali ay kalahating bloke lamang mula sa parehong High Line at Hudson River Greenway, at napapaligiran ng maraming trendy na restaurant, bar, cafe, gallery, at tindahan kasama na ang Chelsea Market. Ang mga malapit na linya ng subway ay kinabibilangan ng A, C, E at L. Isang full-time na doorman ang naglilingkod sa gusali.

Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Shigeru Ban, Metal Shutter Houses is a boutique condominium situated on a quiet street in Chelsea. A luminous duplex condo thats been gut-renovated, this floor-through 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home situated on the second floor of the building is a sleek expression of contemporary city luxury. With airy 20-ft ceilings and a pair of private outdoor spaces that includes an appx. 350 sq. ft. south-facing garden accessible through a fully retractable floor-to-ceiling glass wall, every fixture and finish of this 1,986 sq. ft. apartment has been hand selected, and no detail has been overlooked. Features include pristine white oak hardwood floors, key-locked elevator access to both levels, an in-home washer/dryer, and motorized perforated metal shutters.

The lower level of the home consists of an expansive, open-concept kitchen and living space. Sliding doors lead into a formal dining area, and the balcony and terrace on either end of the floor can be opened up for a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. The all-white kitchen is a portrait of modernity. It is equipped with an elegant sculptural eat-in island, matte lacquer cabinetry, a pantry, and a suite of high-end appliances from Viking and Fisher & Paykel. An immaculate full bathroom finishes the space. The upper level of the home contains a pair of spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom possesses northern exposure with views of the Empire State Building, a large closet, and a gorgeous en-suite with dual vanity sinks, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking bathtub. The second bedroom overlooks the terrace, has its own private closet, and can used as a home office. The building is just a half-block from both the High Line and the Hudson River Greenway, and is surrounded by a number of trendy restaurants, bars, cafes, galleries, and shops including Chelsea Market. Nearby subway lines include the A, C, E and L. A full-time doorman serves the building.