Project Brief - The project is a New York City duplex penthouse, with 25 rooms total, on a very high floor in a prominent high rise building in Tribeca. Utilizing the homeowner as a primary source of inspiration, the goal was to create a luxurious space that felt effortless, elegant, and reflective of their personal style and taste. The client embraced an adventurous spirit and trusted in our creativity to achieve something special that was executed to their specific needs and ambitious timeline.
Key Challenges - One of the key challenges of this project was the constrained schedule which was extremely demanding. From beginning to end, the entire renovation of this 6,000 sq ft duplex penthouse took place in just 9 months, and included major layout reconfiguration to accommodate the client’s lifestyle. Leveraging our expertise in precision execution, the project was completed on schedule.
Materials - Understanding the client’s appreciation for all things bespoke and couture, we tried to introduce unique materials and partner with a variety of artisans to bring unconventional techniques and hand applied finishes into the apartment. Eglomise wall panels, leather clad millwork, and custom fabrics and wall coverings are featured throughout. Every material was specified with intention but also with function in mind. Outdoor performance fabrics were mixed in on major upholstery pieces to accommodate the client’s 70-pound puppy.
Team:
Architect: Hines Collective
Other participants: Toka Builders
Photography: Joshua McHugh Photography
Styling Credit: Martin Borne
Material Used:
Foyer:
1. Area Rug: Vintage wool and silk from Rug & Kilim
2. Wall Sconce: "Dragonfly Double" alabaster sconce by Two Enlighten, sourced via 1stDibs
3. Wall Console: Custom wood wall console by Jacques Jarrige, sourced via 1st Dibs
4. Foot Stool: Handmade foot stool in wool and silk felt by Ayala Serfaty via Maison Gerard.
Living Room:
1. Coffee Table: "Contour" coffee table with ivory carta top on solid bronze legs by DeMuro
2. Das. Corner Sofa: Vintage carved oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron from Morentz Gallery sourced via 1st Dibs, with custom upholstery in jacquard fabric by Brochier.
3. Side Table at corner sofa: Tiered French Deco side table attributed to Andre Ducaroy c.1935, from Sapho Gallery.
4. Double-sided settee: Custom by designer, upholstered in fabric by Kravet.
5. Area rug: Wool and silk from Doris Leslie Blau
6. Games table: New production from R&Y Augousti with brown pen shell top and bronze patina brass base.
7. Game Chairs: Pair of vintage french armchairs by Andre Sornay c.1935, from Bernd Goeckler Antiques.
8. Small painting: “Stagg Hunt” by Leroy Neiman.
9. Foot Stool: Handmade foot stool in wool and silk felt by Ayala Serfaty via Maison Gerard.
10. Wall Sculpture: Alice Riehl "Autoportrait de Couple" via Todd Merrill Studio.
11. Floor Lamps: 1950's 'Sumatra' Brass Floor Lamps by Rupert Nikoll.
12. Sofa: Custom sofa by Desiger, upholstered in velvet by Holly Hunt.
13. Floor: White Oak with custom stain
Dining Room:
1. Ceiling Fixture: Patinated brass with handblown glass rods by Jane Hallworth via Blackman Cruz.
2. Dining Table: Custom ash and walnut “bird” table by Designer.
3. Dining Curtain: Pierre Frey velvet with woven leather tie back.
4. Herons: Bronze 1900's French Heron sculptures, sold by Pittet Architecturals.
5. Chairs: Client’s existing.
6. Wall Art: “Three Jockeys” painting by Leroy Neiman
7. Console: Vintage zebrawood console.
8. Floor: Terrazzo
Den:
1. Wall Art: “Chevaux Caracolant” by Pierre Dunand. Lacquer and Gilt on wood.
2. Area Rug: Custom design in wool and silk by Designer with Rug & Kilim.
3. Sofa: Custom "ribbon" sectional by Designer upholstered in a performance fabric by Perennials.
4. Chair: Vintage "Groovy" Armchair by Pierre Paulin sold by NOVAC, upholstered in a wool mohair by Pierre Frey.
5. Coffee Table and Table Lamp: Client’s existing (can track down info if needed).
6. Triangle Side Table: Custom by Designer.
7. Floating Steel Console under TV: Custom by Designer.
8. Side Table: Bronze and shagreen side table by R&Y Augousti.
9. Window Seat: Custom window seat upholstered in a jacquard fabric by Pierre Frey.
10. Accent Tables: Bronze and shagreen "Tryptic" side tables by Kifu Paris.
11. Floor: Terrazzo
Office:
1. Millwork: Custom oak shelving by designer.
2. Limited edition desk sculpted in marble by Francesco Balzano via Kolkhoze Gallery.
3. Ceiling Light: Custom Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires.
4. Stools: Cast bronze stools from Bourgeois Boheme, upholstered in Italian leather by Garrett Leather.
5. Floor: White Oak with custom stain
Kitchen/Breakfast Nook:
1. Table: Custom ash wood on cast bronze base by The Bright Group
2. Vase: "Maxilla" bronze vase by Alexander Lamont
3. Banquette: Custom, upholstered in linen fabric by Pierre Frey
4. Chairs: Vintage “Bridges” armchairs by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron
Powder Bathroom (Dragon):
1. Walls: Custom eglomise glass panels in metal leaf and mother of pearl that wrap the entire room in collaboration with Noemi Kozikowska., installed by Toka Builders and Galaxy Glass.
2. Side Table: Patina'd bronze “Guéridon Épines” table by Hervé van der Straeten via Maison Gerard.
Powder Bathroom 2:
1. Vanity: Custom, stone vessel on bronze base
2. Mirror: Custom perforated bronze screen over mirror
Stairs:
1. Wall lights: Custom 12ft light sculptures in glass, ceramic and bronze by Designer and Atelier Mel.
2. Urn: Weathered Terracotta Olive Pot, Spain 19th Century, sold by Balsamo.
3. Floor: White Oak with custom stain
Primary Bedroom:
1. Custom eglomise glass paneled headboard wall.
2. Area Rug: Custom wool and silk by Rug & Kilim.
3. Bed: “Cosi” bed by J&P Upholstery in custom fabric by Pierre Frey.
4. Nightstands: Ivory carta and bronze by Demuro Das.
5. Bench: Custom by Designer in fabric by Casamance.
6. Chair: Vintage Chieftain chair reupholstered in Italian leather by Garrett Leather.
7. Wall Sconces: Vintage Bronze and alabaster crane sconces, sold by Cache.
8. Floor Lamp: “Pinocchio” floor lamp by Achille Salvagni via Maison Gerard.
9. Photograph: “Central Park” by Peter Lik
Primary Bathroom:
1. Walls, Floors and Vanity: Taj Mahal Quartzite and custom vanity in walnut
2. Linear Sconce: Custom alabaster "Chareau" sconce by Urban Archaeology.
3. Faucets and Hardware: Waterworks
Primary Closet:
1. Tree: Custom bronze finish tree sculpture by General Contractor (Toka Builders)
2. Floating Island cubes: Custom by Designer fabricated by GC, upholstered in nubuck leather from Garrett Leather.
3. Closet Millwork: Custom plaster finish doors with bronze trim. Custom glass and bronze shoe/handbag display cabinetry. All fabricated by GC.
4. Closet door hardware from Nest Studio.
5. Carpet: Custom hand-knotted silk by Rug & Kilim.
6. Footstool: by Hass Brothers
7. Pendant Light: Double blown glass by Galerie Philia
Dressing Room:
1. Carpet: Custom hand-knotted silk by Rug & Kilim.
2. Chandelier: Custom Andreea Avram Rusu "Botanica" Chandelier, comprised of glass, steel, leather from Wexler Gallery.
3. Desk: Vintage French
4. Desk Chair: Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Guest Hall:
1. Chandelier: Limited edition "AUX OISEAUX " plaster chandelier by AL Creation.
2. Table: Victor Dinovi triangular table via Maison Gerard
3. Rug: Round hair on hide by Rug & Kilim
4. Curved doors: Custom fabricated by GC, upholstered in nubuck leather from Garrett Leather.
Media Room:
1. Carpet: Vintage wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau (cut to fit room, applied wall to wall)
2. Ceiling Fixture: Custom mobile light with pleated silk shades by Aqua.
3. Sofa: Custom sectional by Designer, upholstered in performance fabric by Holly Hunt.
4. Ceiling and Walls: Custom wall finish in oxblood lacquer with upholstered ceiling in velvet by Claremont
5. Bar: Metallic plaster finish by Toka Builders.
6. Coffee Table: Custom “Sunburst” by Designer
7. Side Chair: Vintage Thonet armchair, reupholstered in fabric by Pierre Frey.
8. Side Table: Two tier crystal and bronze cocktail table by The Bright Group.
9. Sink faucet: ‘Swan’ faucet in custom finish by Sherle Wagner
Media Bathroom:
1. Vanity, Walls & Floor: Black Quartzite Stone
2. Hardware: "Apollo" hardware by Sherle Wagner
3. Lighting: Serge Mouille 'Flame' wall sconces
Guest Bedroom 1:
1. Headboard: Custom by Designer, upholstered in woven leather by Foglizzo Leather.
2. Wallcovering: Herringbone ll in “Ireland’s Eye” by Phillip Jeffries
3. Night Table: Vintage walnut burl via 1st Dibs.
4. Wall sconce: Black Serge Mouille "Saturn" Wall Sconces by Uber Modern
Guest Bathroom 1:
1. Sconces: Vintage Italian with alabaster cube shades.
2. Vanity: Custom by Designer, fabricated by GC in walnut. Countertop in green quartzite slab.
3. Floors: Green Quartzite slab.
4. Wall Tile: Ann Sacks
5. Faucets: Waterworks
Guest Bedroom 2:
1. Area Rug: Hand knotted wool by Warp and Weft
2. Bed: Ash frame with custom pillow headboard by Richard Watson, upholstered in velvet fabric by Claremont.
3. Ceiling Canopy: Custom wrought iron suspended canopy by Rose Uniacke
4. Wall Sconce: "Flower" sconce in sculpted murano glass by Studio Glustin.
5. Table Lamp: Vintage Karl Springer lamps with brass shade
6. Window Bench: Custom by designer, upholstered in velvet by Claremont
7. Bedding: Custom duvet in Nobilis fabric.
Guest Bathroom 2:
1. Walls: Tadelakt plaster.
2. Vanity and Tub: Custom in stone slab.
3. Mirror: Custom by Designer, integrated sconce by Roll & Hill
4. Fixtures: Waterworks
