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[Oznell]

Thought this might be an interesting contrast to all the traditional houses I've been posting of late.

It's black and white, stylishly both contemporary and vintage, and has a super view of Toronto, all the way to the CN Tower.

It's home to designer Sharon Mimran.  She reminds me of a cool older kid you might have known in high school, and thought of as "avant garde";  one who has effortless style, and strong opinions on everything, including art and design!

It's another dwelling that isn't my own personal style-- but I revel in the skill of someone who knows what she likes, and can put it together with flair.

One interest I definitely share with her, is black-and-white art photography.  I'm not sure, but think that is early Bob Dylan over the buffet in the dining area...  And the guy in the very first image above, in case you were wondering, is songwriter Lou Reed.  Unbelievably, that one is an intricately woven tapestry, not a photo!

The bold brass chandelier is vintage Sixties'.   The sleek black leather dining chairs are custom Roche Bobois, indicating her commitment to luxe contemporary design.  That rich walnut table gives me a midcentury feeling...

Also like her black glass buffet, and those spiky crystal sconces....

Nice to have a balcony, even on a snowy, gray day!

Like most Boom Generation Canadians, there's the requisite life-long fascination with Elizabeth II....

Looking back toward the compact, moody kitchen, awash in luxurious marble... 

Uh-oh, this end of it scares me!  Highrise windows right to the ground are terrifying.  She says she uses them to look down and see what people are wearing outside, so she knows what kind of weather to dress for, ha. 

The living room continues the floor to ceiling windows, the eclectic art objects, and collectible modern furniture.

That's funny, it's MUCH more detailed and rich-looking in the video, than in the still pictures here....those little black bridge-looking things on the console table, are little vintage aquaduct models from Italy, or something like that...

I like the massive pillars, which at least give some illusion of "grounding" and not falling through the windows!  But I also need some kind of low wall or even guardrails, (ack!) against those windows....

This is the little "lounge" area she created, which includes the cozy seating area with two white chairs under the Lou Reed tapestry ( see first image).  

Snug guest bedroom, with dramatic lighting and art...

Elegant, arty master bedroom...

In the master, is the pop-arty Keith Haring, that she gave her husband for his "special" birthday--

Lacking wall space elsewhere, she handily uses her hallway to display her photography collection.  The striking "blurred-in-motion" one at the far end of the hall is of model Linda Evangelista-- love that, reminds me of actress Jean Seberg or "pixie-cut-era" Mia Farrow...

Great office!

I think she said she was inspired by a room she saw in Rome.  Love it all-- the combo of the gorgeous wood bookcase, with the silvery steel desk, the warm, tactile masks-- fabulous.

Does anybody know if highrises have perfected glass windows that are 100%,  absolutely, positively, non-breakable?  ( Asking for a friend .....)

[Janey2]

Too cluttered and too dark....do not care for her taste in pictures

[Mz iMac]

@Oznell   I have lived & worked in highrises most of my adult life.  I raised my children in a highrise w/ceiling to wall windows.

In the Philadelphia & South Jersey areas the highrise windows are tempered glass and double to triple thick and would have to be hit with an extremely hard object twice to break right through......

BTW......From your photos that condo is over 20+ stories high.  The owner would need binoculers and/or a telescope to see what people are wearing unless she's Supergirl in disquise.

EDIT to add....... I remember Eric Clapton lost his toddler son decades ago when he ran suddenly at a window, breaking it out and plunging to his death from a NYC highrise. 

[We rescue cats]

I keep looking but I just don't care for any of it, especially the large columns-I find them distracting. I don't like the windows either, I would not go near them as I've aged I seem to have developed acrophobia. One thing caught my interest....Bob Dylan!

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I have a fear of heights, so I know I could never live in a high rise, this fear came to me later in life just a few years ago actually.

It is very different, cool looking for those who like this type of living-very interesting...

I had an Aunt and Uncle who lived in a high rise downtown Chicago for most of their life, and they loved it-it was so pretty and the views you could just sit and stare for hours...... 

I remember thinking then I am going to live in one of these when I grow up......lol......

[santorini]

I lived in a highrise for 6 years.  I can attest to the fact that windows DO break in rare situations.  One of mine did after an extreme weather event.  We had double panes so only the outside pane broke.

[Love my grandkids]

@Oznell The whole thing is a huge no for me. Too cold, too cluttered and I hate black and white decor.

[lindapip]

I think it's absolutely fascinating. I'm intrigued by the way each part, the art, paint, fabrics and furniture, fit together so cohesively. Is it a cozy, middle American house? No, so most folks probably won't like it. But this home looks like an accurate reflection of it's owner, very artsy and tasteful.

Thanks, Oznell, for this change of pace. (I too would be scared of the windows.)

[vermint]

Not my personal taste, either---but I'd love to visit it! Never having lived in the city, I'm fascinated by city views from high-rise windows.

[haddon9]

@Oznell Have you seen videos of those new buildings right off of Central Park in NYC? .... The very tall & skinny buildings?!!!  Talk about getting vertigo near the windows.  One is called the Steinway Tower.

Some even have skinny balconies that appear to drop straight down from the railing.  Not for me!!