Towering 323 feet into the skies, the Monarch building is one of the tallest residential buildings in downtown Austin, Texas. Its prime location only blocks away from beautiful Town Lake makes it among the most coveted places to live in the city, so it is not surprising that it brings young professionals such as 23-year-old Zac Goldman. “I love Austin because of its hip, young and active lifestyle,” Goldman says.
The Monarch’s design is modern and modern, and fits right in with Goldman’s personal style. “Everyone in my family has a very clean, modern style. I like things to be very neat,” he states. Goldman embraced the all-white walls of this bare apartment and transformed the area into a minimalist’s dream.
in a Glance
Who lives here: Zac Goldman
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 914 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
That’s intriguing: Not merely is your sofa curved, but its three seats recline individually.
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A spacious layout with the living area, dining area and kitchen to the abandoned handed guests from the entryway. The joint space makes the apartment feel deceptively larger than it truly is. “I picked this apartment since the layout is much more fluid than other apartments I checked out downtown,” Goldman says. “This floor program only makes sense.” The piece of downtown perspective increases the openness and encourages movement toward the balcony.
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The curved dining area wall is countered by the curve of this unusual couch that’s clearly the focal point of this space. The granite countertops and stainless steel appliances match the modern appearance and add a sense of luxury.
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Goldman’s balcony hovers on this supermodern saltwater pool.
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Goldman purchased all his furniture out of Copenhagen, famous for its modern high-end finishes.
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“The sofa is unquestionably my favorite spot in the apartment,” Goldman says. The crescent-shaped sofa is as comfy as it is versatile: The backs easily move into a reclined position. “It’s like having three recliners in one,” he points out.
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Neat and clutter free embody Goldman’s design philosophy; he feels it is important to exhibit interesting things without creating visual chaos.
Bookshelf and dining area chair: Copenhagen
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Goldman’s latest splurge was on abstract art prints by Ruth Palmer from Art.com. The modern piece in the middle is from Crate and Barrel. Goldman plans to keep on adding artwork to match the area and polish off his modern motif.
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This abstract wine rack from Wine Spectator was a present from Goldman’s parents. It burns the other curves in the area.
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