Manhattanism describes an architectural evolution favoring skyscrapers, congestion, and crowding, yet many urban residents prioritize historical character and original details instead of high-rise living. A restored Toronto house, one of the city's oldest, was updated by Giancarlo Valle and Jane Keltner de Valle of Studio Valle de Valle. Amanda Brooks refurbished a Lower East Side loft, translating sophisticated country style to a gritty urban setting. Brooklyn residents chef Melia Marden and artist Frank Sisti Jr. inhabit an exuberant, creative house. Michelle Dockery lives in an updated London Victorian, and Sara Story created a chic, feminine Parisian pied-à-terre.
The Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas coined the term "Manhattanism" when describing the evolution of architecture and urban design associated with the dense borough, a place where skyscrapers support congestion and crowding. But city living is not all tall towers and cookie-cutter apartments. In fact, the urban dwellers profiled in this issue, who live in Toronto, Paris, London, Brooklyn, and, yes, Manhattan-all obsess over historical character and original detail, with nary a high-rise in sight.
The handsome Toronto house on the cover-one of that city's oldest-was thoughtfully updated by Giancarlo Valle and Jane Keltner de Valle of newly rechristened AD100 firm Studio Valle de Valle. I have known this immensely creative couple for many years and long admired their collaborations on their own homes and at their gallery, Casa Valle. It makes sense that they have formalized their partnership in one of NYC's most exciting young firms.
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