Capitol Hill Condo
Designer Tim Pfeiffer’s Seattle condo in Capitol Hill is a homage to his enduring fervor for collecting and his discerning eye for design. From the moment you cross the threshold you’re wrapped in a narrative woven into every corner, paying homage to the travels and periods of time that have taken Tim all over the world. “I’ve had the good fortune of dozens of trips to England and France and have become a bit of an Old-World Anglo-Francophile”, (Tim Pfeiffer for ‘Masterwork’, Aspire Design and Home). This physical space acts as a vessel for his vision, showcasing a deeply personal aesthetic that is both daring and euphorically comprehensive.
The project aimed to restore the condo’s 1920s grace while infusing it with a sense of masculine comfort and functional utility. Removing outdated 1970s aesthetics, such as terracotta and pink marble, was paramount to creating the backdrop for Pfeiffer’s eclectic collection of art, sculpture, and ceramics. The result is a sophisticated, urban sanctuary that honors the building’s storied past, while offering a contemporary, avant-garde allure.
The sunroom, offering some of the best views in the building, reflects Pfeiffer’s eclectic taste with a fitting looseness in the arrangement of furnishings. It showcases his love for texture and materials, with bronze, leather, oak, stone, linen, and wool creating a tactile delight. This space is a testament to Pfeiffer’s ability to blend historical elegance with modern comfort. An ever-evolving caravan of furnishings and art has shadowed Tim from the West Coast to New York City, and now adorns the walls of his home and beyond.
The dining room operates in a utilitarian way, a study in contrast to the usual happenings. It stands as an example of Tim’s way of seeing: heavily layered and overflowing with inspiration. A handwoven wallpaper introducing a graphic pattern enhances the prominence of the lower bookcase. The room is embellished with a collection of period French Art Deco oak dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, artworks by Margaret Tomkins and Kenneth Callaghan, and photograph by Iannis Delatolas. A feeling of comfort that is quiet and contemplative sets the overall tone, yet the furniture can be dressed up for entertaining when need be.
The living room, Pfeiffer’s favorite space for a post-dinner rendezvous, boasts generous dimensions that comfortably accommodate a large Vladimir Kagan sectional, oversized Guillerme et Chambron club chairs, a baby grand piano (to amuse musically inclined guests), and an impressive 8-foot Tansu. Ample wall space showcases striking, large-format artworks by Guy Anderson, Sue Danielson, Alfred Harris, Joseph La Piana and Dylan Treleven. The room serves up a blend of functionality and aesthetics, embodying Pfeiffer’s design philosophy of creating spaces that are both beautiful and livable.
‘A cross between accumulated and composed it’s a look that can only be pulled off in the most capable hands’ (‘Masterwork’, Aspire Design and Home). A reflection of his distinctive design ethos, Pfeiffer’s condo serves as a canvas for his lifelong collection and deep-rooted intuition for designing remarkable spaces. Surrounded by comfort and curiosity this space serves as a sanctuary to anyone who enters.
