PHOTOS BY JOSHUA CALDWELL
The owners of this Salt Lake City residence knew what they wanted, and that included Parisian-style over a New York loft aesthetic for their two-story Meridien condo built within the shell of the old Veterans Administration Hospital in the Upper Avenues neighborhood. Their team—designer Anne-Marie Barton, contractor Steve Dubell and architect Brian Junge—delivered as they transformed a gutted unit into the unique and luxurious residence their clients desired. As captured in our feature story Tres Chic, the result is a breathtaking composition of modern sensibilities and timeless tradition—plus plenty of elegance and flair to spare. The following photos take us beyond those showcased in the feature, providing even more to love about this remarkable project.
“The first thing that spoke to me was the three sets of arched doors,” says Interior designer Anne-Marie Barton, describing the end of the salon flooded with light and breathtaking views of the Salt Lake City and its majestic mountain scapes. Adorned with spectacular moldings and architectural details, the end and center of the main level’s open living area includes two facing sitting spaces, a dining area and a spacious kitchen. Assorted furnishings subtly offset the architecture’s symmetry, creating interest and intrigue. White oak floors, from Burchette and Burchette, ground the space with rich color and natural elegance.
Located near the open kitchen, the chic breakfast area is furnished with a round table accompanied by shapely modern chairs and a curved mini-sofa by Holly Hunt.
In the entry, designer Anne-Marie Barton framed the deep window openings in brass. She wrapped the walls in metallic ombré Horsehair wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries, and above she floated a uniquely shaped Ralph Pucci pendant designed by Ted Abramczyk.
A quartz-rock chandelier hangs above the salon’s elegant conversation area like a glittering halo. An organically-shaped sofa and sectional by Coup D’Etat encircle a bi-level cocktail table by Holly Hunt. A large window frames a sculpture by Tom Corbin and nearby, a dramatically beveled stone fireplace surround adds weight and artistry to the compelling space.
The powder room impresses with its simple forms and strong forms: nothing ornate or overworked here. The custom cabinet is topped with an integrated stone sink that flows from countertop to sink without any disruption of color or finish change.
Walls of dark smoked glass enclose the shower and toilet room in the ultra-luxurious primary bathroom. A custom brass towel holder and elegant door handle mount directly on the glass-enclosed shower.
Less is more in the open kitchen, where Mont Blanc quartzite is elegantly paired with custom walnut cabinetry to deliver a streamlined, luxurious style to the space. Barton fashioned a walnut dining slab and fully integrated kitchen sink into the island’s Mont Blanc quartzite countertop. Cabinets by Teerlink Cabinet; Stone and fabricationEuropean Marble and Granite; faucet is by California Faucet.
In the primary bedroom, Barton purposefully chose the impressive fireplace’s Taj Mahal quartzite for the soft, clouded appearance it presents without creating eye-catching drama or distraction.
A painted canvas and glass pendant lights aren’t the only works of art in the home’s stairwell. A recessed brass handrail, inspired by a similar feature in the late Christian Liaigre’s apartment, is artfully integrated into a recessed cavity that wraps around the corner of the main staircase.
See more of of this luxurious House Tour here.
