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Federico & Jia, East Village, New York
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Federico and Jia in their light-filled space on the 2nd floor of their East Village apartment.
Federico and Jia in their light-filled space on the 2nd floor of their East Village apartment.
The Ingo Maurer Zettel Z Lamp above dining table was purchased on Ebay for half the price. Guests write personal notes when they visit so everyone leaves a footprint.Photographs on the wall are images captured by Federico during their travels, hanging above a perspex chair from a vintage store.Raw steel and glass doors separate the living area from the bedroom.The interplay of light and shadows from this basic chandelier casts an ethereal impression on the ceiling at night.A custom bookshelf crafted from recycled wood and steel - a catchall for books, and random memorabilia that don't have anywhere else to go in the house.Guiding them through their travels in their shoestring days. Now, they swear by HNTBAT.com.A George Condo limited edition print, purchased at a silent auction nows takes centre stage in the living room.A print made of their beloved dog, Pato (still alive and well), taken while they were hiking in the Alps.Perfect summer view of the East Village.Large glass vases and cloches sit serenely on the window bench.Federico and Jia in their light-filled space on the 2nd floor of their East Village apartment.
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