Our design gave prominence to the apartment’s entry foyer, an often overlooked space. With the foyer in the center of the apartment, it became the central pivot between the public and private wings of the apartment. Its six doorways (leading to the children’s area, master bedroom suite, kitchen, dining room, study and entry vestibule) are organized by linear light fixtures that grow organically out of a plastered ceiling. The living room is connected to the dining room with a generous opening that emphasizes the breadth of the space and takes advantage of a window wall overlooking the panorama of the East River.

A tiny door in a closet of the children’s shared bedroom leads to a playroom, creating a note of whimsy and play. The renovation of each bathroom is treated as an opportunity for design exploration. Attention was paid to the nature of the window openings, the role of lighting in defining space, and the development of a material palette unique to each room. The rooms’ designs feel contemporary, yet resonate with the original fabric of the apartment.

Furniture and lighting are integral to the experience of the apartment. BSC designed a custom wood extension for a glass Carlo Scarpa-designed dining table, a custom fold-down stainless-steel table in the kitchen, three study desks incorporated into custom millwork, and five new custom-designed light fixtures.

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