texile designer jack lenor larsen has long been one of my favorite designer/craftsmen
his weaving and design work, his homes, his amazing collections of ethnic artwork, ceramics and handmade objects – pretty much everything – is inspiring
these photos below are by david frazier from an article entitled “sleight of hand” which i clipped years ago (unfortunately i don’t know what publication it is from – guessing elle decor)
they are of his 1700 square foot new york loft which he designed for flexible living and for storage – pretty ingenious
the walls of the corridor do not reach the ceiling which allows light to filter in from the skylights
the walls are lined with shelves and covered with sliding japanese style fusuma screens – they hide his collection of 2500 art objects so he can easily changing what is on display
the tablecloth and curtain textiles in his dining area are of his design
asian contemporary and antique ceramics
the bedroom area is raised on a platform providing storage underneath
the shoji screens are made from another larsen fabric – their transparent nature also helps to make the space seem brighter and larger when open – a great solution for a small space
floorplan
more information on jack lenor larsen here (the minneapolis institute of arts – larsen: a living archive)
and here at the longhouse reserve (the east hampton house that larsen built that is now a non profit educational facility)
an eclectic eccentric 
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