Rise Above, three-bedroom penthouse

The graphic lines of the window frames are repeated in the steel mezzanine that provide access to the upper levels of the wardrobe.

The graphic lines of the window frames are repeated in the steel mezzanine that provide access to the upper levels of the wardrobe.

Softer shades of green are used in the bedroom to evoke tranquility.

Relocating the couple's wardrobe to another bedroom freed up this space for a sitting area.

The refrigerator stands in the place of a short run of cabinets that Mark removed.

The original TV point was on the right, which would leave no place for the dining area. By switching it to the opposite wall, the sofa could be placed at a more comfortable distance from the TV, without the dining area getting in the way.

By removing the kitchen walls and a small section of cabinetry, Mark turned the kitchen into an open-concept space, including an island that abuts the dining table.

The steel-and-plywood bookshelf is the design focal point of the apartment.

Sharon had their existing sofa reupholstered in a whimsical print of forest animals. She also chose the hand-woven rug that's hung like an art piece above it.

The rooftop and balcony are practically maintenance-free as there is an automated watering system.