由Stephanie Betesh成立的Ember Studio正式推出其第一個代表性計畫——對位於Soho核心區的一套2800平方英尺閣樓公寓進行全新改造，該案不僅是一次空間上的重構，更是一次關於感官與情緒的細膩表達。
Ember Studio, founded by Stephanie Betesh, officially launched its first representative project - a new renovation of a 2,800 sq ft loft apartment in the heart of Soho. The project is not only a spatial reconstruction, but also a delicate expression of senses and emotions.
房主夫婦在Soho核心區租住多年，直至2021年夏天才購入這套公寓，他們希望將它打造成一個與都市喧囂形成鮮明對比的靜謐之所。
The couple, who rented in the heart of Soho for many years before buying the apartment in the summer of 2021, wanted it to be a quiet place to contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stephanie Betesh早年間曾送這對夫婦一張親繪的水彩卡作為他們婚禮的祝福，後來卡片竟成為了他們在猶他州Amangiri舉辦婚禮請柬的靈感來源，亦成為本計畫設計的概念起點，為空間註入了極簡的建築語言，讓溫暖、寧靜和包容貫穿始終，並與Amangiri的靜謐景致遙相呼應。
Stephanie Betesh had given the couple a hand-drawn watercolor card for their wedding earlier in the year, and the card became the inspiration for their wedding invitation in Amangiri, Utah. It also became the conceptual starting point for the design of the project, injecting a minimalist architectural language into the space, making it warm, quiet and inclusive throughout. And echoes the quiet scenery of Amangiri.
走廊安裝了9英尺高的客製再生木門，因為無框安裝，則需要特殊的鉸鏈。空間內還配有客製的長條地毯、石灰水墻和黃銅吊燈。
設計師秉持「靜謐棲居」的理念，在材質選擇與平面布局上力求克制與平衡。白橡木的溫潤質地、手工石灰洗與灰泥墻共同生成自然統一的空間語言，豐富多元的家具、燈飾與藝術品的混搭，有著既沈穩又個性的整體氛圍，為生活營造一種松弛感。
Adhering to the concept of "quiet living", the designer strives for restraint and balance in material selection and layout. The warm texture of white oak, hand-washed lime and stucco walls together create a natural unified space language, rich and diverse furniture, lighting and art mix, with both calm and personality of the overall atmosphere, creating a sense of relaxation for life.
鏡面由Floris Wubben設計
步入室內，映入眼簾的是後方主入口的走廊——其戲劇性的尺度由一組無框、重達250磅的拱形回收木門構成，木材均由Stephanie Betesh親自在紐約的Hudson精心挑選而來。另一側設有嵌入式壁龕，上方配置了弧形燈帶和內嵌控制台，壁龕旁的內建花槽與通往露台的台階自然銜接。
Stepping inside, you'll be greeted by a hallway at the rear main entrance - its dramatic scale made up of frameless, 250-pound arched recycled wooden doors, handpicked by Stephanie Betesh herself in Hudson, New York. On the other side there is a recessed niche with curved light strips and a built-in console above. The mirror is designed by Floris Wubben, and the built-in flower grooves next to the niche naturally connect with the steps leading to the terrace.
植物和花卉布景設計由Takata Nursery
上圖為復古的Fritz Hansen椅子和Florian Schulz落地燈
沿著走廊轉角可進入開闊的公共生活區，它有著強烈的「歸家感」。廚房、客廳與餐廳采用整體設計，正對著高達十一英尺半的整面落地窗，有利於增進家人之間的互動，也將Soho街區的歷史建築風貌引入室內。餐區一側為可變的辦公區，采用一系列重達300磅的客製白橡木格柵滑動門加以隔斷，既保有私密性，也為立面增添層次。
Along the corner of the corridor, you can enter the open communal living area, which has a strong sense of "home". The kitchen, living room and dining room are designed as a whole, facing the full 11-and-a-half-foot floor-to-ceiling Windows, which facilitate family interaction and bring the historic architecture of Soho into the interior. To one side of the dining area is a variable office area, cut off by a series of custom 300-pound white oak grille sliding doors that maintain privacy while adding layers to the facade.
廚房內采用Calacatta Monet台面和背板以及白橡木櫥櫃；島台邊的凳子由Ggaleriewas設計。架子上擺放著一系列特別的陶瓷和物品，其中包括一個Stephanie Betesh設計的花瓶。
餐廳區域墻上有一個拱形壁龕，內部配置了一面青銅色的鏡子、一個白橡木實木櫥櫃和架子；玻璃花瓶是設計工作室在Brimfield淘到的古董。
這間可轉換的辦公室在非使用狀態下，內嵌的白橡木架是一張可放下的Murphy折疊床，舒適的休息區為客人提供住宿。空間的靈活處理，以富有邏輯的語言貫穿整個設計，她不只關註形式上的美，更關註居住的靈活性與實用性。
When not in use, this convertible office features a pulled-down Murphy rollaway bed with a built-in white oak frame and a cosy seating area to accommodate guests. The flexible treatment of space, with a logical language throughout the design, she not only pays attention to the beauty of the form, but also pays attention to the flexibility and practicality of living.
對於細節的關註，業主夫婦與設計師的觀念不謀而合，他們一同前往如Brimfield和Round Top等古董集市挑選心儀之物。而對於現代家具與藝術作品，Stephanie Betesh則選擇她朋友的作品，如嬰兒房內的壁畫由Rebecca Major手繪，墻上的幹花作品則由Kian Shabestari以回收木裝裱而成，飽含溫情與記憶，賦予空間鮮活的故事性。
With their attention to detail, the couple shared the same vision as the designers, travelling together to antiques fairs such as Brimfield and Round Top to pick up their objects. As for modern furniture and art works, Stephanie Betesh chooses her friends' works. For example, the mural in the baby's room is hand-painted by Rebecca Major, and the dried flower works on the wall are framed by Kian Shabestari with recycled wood. They are full of tenderness and memory, giving the space a fresh story.
「每一件物品都承載著一段旅程與故事——無論是朋友手作的吊燈，或是旅途中偶遇的藝術品。這種對物件與過程的尊重，已然成為Ember Studio的一種設計主張。"
"Every object carries a journey and a story - whether it's a chandelier made by a friend or a piece of art that you come across along the way. This respect for objects and processes has become Ember Studio's design mantra."
— Stephanie Betesh」
辦公空間內擺放著一把20世紀60年代的Johannes Anderson 椅子、一張復古的書桌和一盞野口落地燈。
主臥為了突出整體的寧靜之感，采用讓人沈靜的低飽和度的深色調，具有截然不同的情緒氛圍，和難以言喻的夢幻感。廚房旁的客衛也延續了這一思路，墻面選用黑碳色石灰塗料，一件來自洛杉磯Olive Ateliers的復古土耳其石槽經過切割後嵌入壁龕，與墻面嚴絲合縫。
In order to highlight the overall sense of calm, the master bedroom uses a calming low saturation of deep tones, with a completely different emotional atmosphere, and an indescribable sense of dream. The guest bathroom next to the kitchen continues this line of thinking, with walls painted in charcoal lime and a vintage Turkish stone trough from Olive Ateliers in Los Angeles cut into a niche to fit the wall.
主衛的設計調性有著設計師曾經在其他事務所工作的經驗縮影。客製的白橡木梳妝台搭配月灰石台面，其粗糙斷面與來自義大利1600磅整石雕刻的洗手盆一同帶來原始的質樸感。厚重的石材透過窗戶吊裝入戶，而手工抹灰的Marmorino墻面與淋浴區上方的白橡木吊頂，則為粗獷之美帶來溫柔的細膩。
The tonality of the design of the main Wei is epitomized by the experience of the designer who has worked in other firms. A custom white oak vanity is paired with a moon-ash stone countertop, its rough p giving it an original rustic feel with a 1,600-pound whole-stone wash basin from Italy. Heavy stone is hoisted into the home through the Windows, while hand-plastered Marmorino walls and white oak ceilings above the shower area add a gentle touch to the rugged beauty.
浴室裏，石膏墻、浴缸和淋浴間上方吊頂采用木質天花。空間內大多使用客製家具，其中包括一塊由整石雕刻而成的洗手台，以及存放衛生紙的壁龕等。
延續該計畫的設計理念，Stephanie Betesh 2024年夏天在紐約Colony推出第一個家具與燈具系列，以材料、比例與尺度之間的對比，回應人性中未被定義的多面性。2025年5月，她將在紐約設計周繼續推出全新的家具作品，探索「物」與「空間」的深層次關系。
Continuing the project's design philosophy, Stephanie Betesh launched her first furniture and lighting collection in Colony, New York, in the summer of 2024, responding to the undefined multifaceted nature of humanity by contrasting materials, proportions and scales. In May 2025, she will continue to introduce new furniture works at New York Design Week, exploring the deep relationship between "object" and "space".
