Athena calderone’s tribeca apartment: diy, auctions, and the art of imperfection

Interior designer Athena Calderone, the April cover star of Architectural Digest, reveals how she infused her former milk factory in Tribeca with a blend of historical reverence and personal touches – even resorting to DIY projects for a unique aesthetic.

The renovation of the five-story building, previously occupied by renowned French architect Thierry Despont, was a deeply considered process. Calderone honored Despont's legacy while seamlessly integrating her own distinct Art Deco and Beaux-Arts sensibilities.

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“Nothing was fast design,” Calderone explains.