Loft Renovation (3500 Sq. Ft.)

From New York Living (Dec. 1999):

"...Alston customized the loft by opening circulation paths to enable people to flow easily through their daily routine, as well as mapping out traffic flow when entertaining. Each area was customized: closets were designed with cherry wood lined in cedar, and in addition to standard hanging spaces every need was designed for, from tie hangers to make-up brush drawers. Color harmonies and materials were adjusted according to size, space natural and man-made lighting. The result is nothing less than a work of art."

Fireplace

From New York Living (Dec. 1999):

"Alston's concentration on materials and artistic forms are reflected by a variety of hand-crafted stones, metals and shapes used on the fireplace. Both the shapes of the mantel and etched copper plates were inspired by Alston's fine are drawings from her 'Urban Art Series.' The clean, modern lines reflect the overall approach to the loft design."

Alston used shapes from the 'Urban Art Series' painting to create the cantilevered stone mantel and the copper mural over the fireplace that consisted of three large printmaking plates (7' x 5'). These plates were burned in acid baths, followed by inking the plates and later applying a protective coat. The plates were then suspended from the brushed steel panel with materials used in aircraft to prevent the metals form reacting to each other.