Art dealer Peter Freeman and his wife, art conservator Lluïsa Sàrries Zgonc, have transformed a historic TriBeCa loft into a stunning art-filled living space. The couple purchased a 2,600-square-foot apartment in 2020 and enlisted architect Landon Brown to oversee the renovation, which took seven months.
The loft, located in a former warehouse built in 1854, features high ceilings, ample light, and a unique layout that sets it apart from other properties in the neighborhood. Brown made strategic changes to the space, including creating walls for large paintings, converting a guest room into a library, and installing a durable oak floor in the kitchen.
The couple’s extensive art collection, gathered over decades of collecting, is prominently displayed throughout the loft. Pieces by renowned artists such as Thomas Schütte and Matt Mullican adorn the living space, while visual puns and trickery can be found in the sideboard decorations.
Freeman and Sàrries Zgonc’s shared affinity for material transmutations is evident in the playful furniture choices, including a chair-shaped sculpture with vertical spikes and a plaster candy bar from Claes Oldenburg’s “The Store.” The primary bedroom features a painted bronze cast of a corncob by David Adamo, adding a whimsical touch to the space.
The couple’s eclectic taste extends to the guest rooms, where a daybed by Rachel Whiteread and a bureau by Tejo Remy add unique design elements. Trompe l’oeil paintings, including a hyperrealistic depiction by John Frederick Peto, emphasize the enduring nature of art in a rapidly changing world.
Freeman and Sàrries Zgonc’s renovated loft is a testament to their love of art and design, creating a harmonious space where creativity and craftsmanship intersect.
