Residential Design
New York Loft Design
Project: Mixed-Use Loft Renovation
Client: Tyler + Alicia Jones (Fictional)
Location: Midtown, New York City
Building: 1920s Art Deco
Square Footage: 4,500 sq ft
Design Team Members: Stacy-Ann Matthews + Margaret Clarke
Design Programming PosterThis renovation transformed a single loft into three fully self-contained residential units designed for distinct use and maximum resale value. The layout includes a primary loft residence with an integrated studio/home office, a one-bedroom rental apartment, and a fully accessible rental unit designed for inclusive living. Each unit is designed to function independently, with dedicated entries, kitchens, and utilities—ensuring privacy, flexibility, and long-term investment potential.
This was a collaborative project. My portion was the primary loft residence and workspace/studio office.
Osram ne Nsoromma
CONCEPT
In our design process, we drew inspiration from Adinkra symbols—cultural expressions of the Asante people of Ghana—to honour our clients’ heritage.
For the primary unit, I based the concept on Osram ne Nsoromma, the symbol of faithfulness, loyalty, and harmony. Its four pillars shaped key design drivers: creating meaningful connections through intentional choices like sourcing from Black designers, selecting sustainable, lasting materials that support family life, applying Gestalt principles to ensure visual balance, and weaving in Ghanaian traditions to honour the client’s roots.
3D Renderings
2D Drawings
Condo Main Floor Plan
Condo Loft Level Plan
Condo East Kitchen Elevation
Condo West Kitchen Elevation
Condo East Open Space Elevation
Condo South Hallway Elevation
Condo North Hallway Elevation
Condo Primary Bedroom East Elevation
Condo Primary Bedroom South Elevation
Condo Primary Bedroom North Elevation
Condo Primary Bedroom West Section
Condo Primary Bedroom Custom Walk-in Closet
Condo Primary Bathroom South Elevation
Condo Primary Bathroom West Elevation
Condo Loft East Section
Condo Upper Loft Bedroom North Elevation
Workspace Main Floor Plan
Workspace Loft Floor Plan
Workspace North Elevation
Workspace South Elevation
Workspace South Section
Workspace Upper North Elevation
Workspace Upper South Elevation
It was a true honour to work on this project with my team. I loved learning about Ghanian culture and design, and I hope to explore diverse projects like this one in future designs.
