Read: New York Style, Vol. 2
To celebrate the US Open this month in New York City, I am featuring New York Style, Vol. 2, a Taschen publication edited by Angelika Taschen and released on June 1, 2009. This beautifully curated volume invites readers into some of the city’s most inspiring and unique interiors, offering a window into the eclectic design and lifestyle that define the Big Apple.
Like its predecessor, New York Style, Vol. 2 is a love letter to the city’s boundless creativity and diversity. The book showcases striking spaces that capture the personality and energy of New York—ranging from an artist’s studio repurposed from a former music school to a sleek, masculine triplex apartment housed in a historic hat factory. These adaptive spaces highlight the city’s talent for reimagining history while pushing modern design forward.
What makes this volume particularly compelling is the breadth of styles and voices it captures. Readers will find modern lofts, bohemian studios, and sophisticated apartments that embody New York’s cultural richness. Each home tells a story not only of architecture and interiors but also of the individuals who inhabit them, giving the book an intimate quality that resonates beyond design enthusiasts.
Taschen’s signature attention to detail is evident throughout, from the crisp photography to the thoughtful descriptions that frame each space in the context of New York living. The book doesn’t simply document interiors; it celebrates the spirit of reinvention and individuality that thrives in the city. Whether it’s creative reuse of industrial spaces or the layering of old and new, New York Style, Vol. 2 captures the dynamism of a city always in motion.
Overall, this volume is both a design resource and a cultural snapshot. It offers readers inspiration, fresh ideas, and a deeper appreciation for the ways New Yorkers transform living spaces into expressions of art and lifestyle. Perfectly timed with the energy of the US Open, it’s a reminder that New York is not just a place—it’s a style, an attitude, and a way of life.