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Darren Star’s New York City Loft is Not What You Would Expect from the Sex and the City Creator
This article details the transformation of Darren Star's Manhattan loft, designed by architect Lee F. Mindel, into an urban retreat that diverges significantly from the vibrant, often extravagant aesthetics seen in Star's popular television series like _Sex and the City_. The design emphasizes a monochromatic palette, predominantly white and gray, creating a serene and understated atmosphere. Mindel achieved this 'whisper quiet' environment through various design choices, such as liming brick walls to produce a 'veil of lightness' and using freestanding millwork room dividers that function as 'floating sculptures.' Windows are deliberately unadorned to frame urban views as art, celebrating the surrounding buildings and fire escapes rather than concealing them.
Despite Star's ownership of exuberant art and dramatic furniture in his other residences in Los Angeles and the Hamptons, his New York loft eschews overt displays of wealth or achievement. Awards and accolades are kept elsewhere, reinforcing the loft's purpose as a personal sanctuary where even the brick walls are described as 'quiet.' A central animating concept of the design echoes the thematic elements of Star's shows: the idea of the nonnuclear family as a supportive circle. This is subtly expressed in the dining area, where a round table is positioned on a square carpet with a circular insert, inviting interaction and creating a sense of embrace. This table serves multiple functions as Star’s desk, dining, and conference table, embodying the communal spirit central to his narratives.
In the living room, initial attention is drawn to prominent pieces like Frank Gehry chairs made of corrugated cardboard and a large black Richard Serra painting. However, the design incorporates subtle elements like the stripes in the rug that visually expand the space and a color palette that harmonizes with the exterior of the adjacent building. An artwork by Jose Dávila, a pale, hollowed-out circle, fills a brick wall, symbolizing how art emerges from the space itself. Mindel consciously avoided hiding industrial elements, leaving sprinkler pipes exposed and using shiny silver, industrial-style fittings for sliding doors that conceal the elevator. The master closet features glossy doors that reflect the fire escape, and plastered cement walls in the bedroom and living room further emphasize an urban, industrial aesthetic. These design choices are a deliberate reference to the raw, authentic feel of New York City, akin to the backdrop of 'West Side Story.'
The master bedroom, described as an 'oasis,' features a headboard in Cowtan & Tout fabric, Gubi sconces, and Room & Board nightstands, all contributing to a clean and minimal sitting area with a Zanotta sofa and Cassina chairs and bookshelf. The custom closet by Poliform and vintage leather stool add touches of luxury and functionality. The loft serves as a recharging space for Star, offering comfort and a connection to the city he depicts in his latest series, _Younger_, which is also set in New York. The design allows him to view his 'set' from his window, providing a profound sense of connection to his work and environment, reinforcing the loft's role as a personal haven that reflects his core values of community and understated elegance.
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