A Vision from Concept to Completion
The builders assembled a team of top-tier designers, architects, and vendors, choosing JAQUE to play a critical role from the conceptual stage through construction. Her involvement included designing the original building layouts, common spaces, and ensuring the building’s styling matched its luxurious vision.
JAQUE’s Unique Challenges and Approach
Designing for a residential high-rise posed unique challenges compared to traditional homes. “Unlike working on a single residence, with condominiums, the units are predefined, and buyers customize interiors after purchase,” JAQUE explained.
Her focus, therefore, was to create common areas that:
- Enhance Cohesion: Ensured the building’s common spaces reflected and elevated the stylization of individual units.
- Exude Luxury: Conveyed sophistication through thoughtful details, rich materials, and timeless design.
A Harmonious Blend of Prewar Elegance and Modern Design
JAQUE’s design for The Carlyle perfectly balances the past and present, seamlessly integrating historical inspiration with contemporary touches.
Design Highlights
- Timeless Architecture: Common areas pay homage to prewar architectural elegance, featuring refined details, a rich color palette, and upscale finishes reminiscent of the most prestigious residences in Chicago and New York.
- Modern Comforts: While the aesthetics evoke a bygone era, every amenity and material used reflects cutting-edge modernity.
- Luxurious Atmosphere: Each detail was meticulously curated to embody sophistication and elevate the resident experience, from the grand lobby to the elegantly designed shared spaces.
Setting the Gold Standard for Luxury Condo Living
The Carlyle has become a landmark of luxury living in Minneapolis, with critics and residents alike praising its innovative blend of historical references and modern design. As one architecture critic noted:
“Although this is a very modern building, direct references to prewar architecture continue inside, with a general richness of palette and carefully devised unit plans that remind one of upper-crust apartments in Chicago and New York.”
Why JAQUE?
JAQUE’s ability to balance historical inspiration with modern sophistication makes her the perfect choice for high-profile projects like The Carlyle. Her designs are not just spaces—they are experiences, elevating every detail to meet the highest standards of luxury.
For projects that redefine luxury living, trust JAQUE.
