Inside the modern Tribeca loft home of Lowline park co-founder James Ramsey

If you appreciate the feel of Old New York, you'll fall in love with the masterfully retrofitted 19th century Manhattan loft of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=lowline">LowLine park</a> co-founder James Ramsey. The 2,000-square-foot residence located on White Street in TriBeCa is a flawless blend of old and new. Designed by Ramsey, who is a principal at architecture firm <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=raad">raad Studio</a>, the industrial loft was converted into a warm yet modern dwelling that preserves the character of its historic shell. Much of the original architecture has been repurposed throughout, including the windows, ceilings and brick walls. We recently got to sneak a peek at some of the home's exciting details during <a href="http://www.dwell.com/magazine">Dwell magazine</a>'s popular <a href="http://ny.dwellondesign.com/Attendee/Home/HomeTours">Manhattan home tours.</a>

Though the loft has a long, narrow feel, it is still quite spacious, including an open kitchen, dining room and living area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room.

Ramsay was careful to preserve the original structural elements, while updating the design with modern features.

New windows were punched into the side walls, inviting daylight into an otherwise dark, narrow space.

One of the most intriguing features is the dining area's backdrop, which features a 300-bottle wine rack made from salvaged terra cotta drainage pipes.

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Contemporary furniture, fixtures, pale oak flooring and stainless steel appliances are peppered throughout the home, offering a juxtaposition to the otherwise <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/vintage-furniture/">vintage architecture</a>.

All the millwork is custom-designed, featuring black granite kitchen counters as well as a marble and walnut island. Modern light fixtures drape over the kitchen and white tiling serves as a contrasting backdrop.

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White tin repurposed ceiling tiles cover the wall behind the bed in the master bedroom.

Rather than installing floor to ceiling doors, Ramsey's team created an illusion by constructing dark panels above doors of standard height.

Ramsay was careful to preserve the original structural elements, while updating the design with modern features.

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