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Our clients sought to enhance efficiency and introduce warmth into their spacious two-bedroom apartment on West 57th Street. The challenge was to create a seamless layout that maximized open views of the Manhattan skyline while ensuring a timeless and inviting atmosphere, often absent in high-rise apartments. Beatrice Pediconi   Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi   To achieve this, we positioned the kitchen and living area at the heart of the apartment, reducing hallways and optimizing room size and circulation. A warm, textured material palette contrasts with the apartment’s floor-to-ceiling glass walls and surrounding New York City skyscrapers. Venetian plaster walls, paired with o... More

This special penthouse apartment in Tribeca overlooks the Hudson River.  Particular care was given to the selection and detailing of materials – varied stones, warm unusual woods and custom patinas on metal. Interior Design by ASR Studio. Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis Scott Francis More

Our design for this Upper East Side apartment focused on creating an open and efficient living space, enhancing spatial continuity within the historic pre-war layout through a bright yet minimal material palette. By reconfiguring the existing floor plan, we connected the kitchen and dining area to the living room, which overlooks Madison Avenue with partial views of Central Park. A former maid’s room at the rear was expanded into a third bedroom with an en-suite bath, improving both functionality and flow. The apartment’s design is unified by soft white walls and oak wood elements, prominently featured in the built-in cabinetry and doors, creating a warm, cohesive aesthetic. Throughout the space, a herringbone white oak floor... More

Studio ST Architects renovated a pre-war Manhattan penthouse apartment to accommodate a multi-generational, Asia-based family and highlight the wrap-around views of Central Park. Studio ST Architects collaborated with interior designer Atelier + Concept to create a classy and fresh interior which mixes “high” and “low” cost elements. Angela Hau & Alex Krauss The apartment layout was reconfigured to create a clear and simple circulation, separating the public spaces from the three bedrooms and creating an en-suite primary bathroom. A new foyer was introduced—clad in antique mirrors and De Gournay wallpaper—which leads to the long hallway that acts as the apartment spine, punctuated by a series of... More

This project involves a complete gut renovation of an existing 4-story townhouse, along with the addition of a fifth floor and a 12-foot rear extension. Our clients, who had previously lived in a downtown loft, sought to recreate a similar open and airy feel for their new Upper East Side townhouse. In response, we designed a vertical loft that offers a dynamic, modern living experience, contrasting with the traditional horizontal layout they were accustomed to. The vertical loft features interconnected rooms that seamlessly flow into one another, with sliding panels providing privacy when needed. The design emphasizes connectivity, with an open staircase linking the various levels. To reinforce the loft concept, we minimized full-height wa... More

This duplex apartment in Tribeca offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the downtown Manhattan skyline. Our design sought to preserve the original layout’s open, airy feel while providing privacy for a family of four with two young children. To make the most of the panoramic city views, the layout is carefully organized along the perimeter, with storage and secondary spaces integrated into the apartment's core. On the lower floor, the bedrooms and family area are centered around a compact storage volume. On the upper floor, the entry, living room, kitchen, and dining area create an open, flowing layout, with the study and entertainment areas separated by a continuous storage spine. A wide staircase opening enhances the co... More

When our clients purchased the apartment, it required a substantial renovation to suit their functional needs and accommodate their growing family. Their vision was clear: they wanted an open, flowing space while preserving the original architectural details that defined the apartment’s character. To maximize the space, we positioned the kitchen within a niche that naturally connected to the living areas, creating a loft-like arrangement. We thoughtfully wrapped the kitchen around an awkwardly placed riser volume, carving out private areas within the larger open living spaces. Throughout the project, we carefully restored and preserved many of the apartment’s original features, which were important to both our clients and us.... More

TriBeCa’s Vestry Street has a vast variety of facade configurations and building heights. Over the years, the district has evolved from textile trade to artists’ warehouses, and now, residences. Archi-Tectonics’ V33, a high-end residential condominium, unifies the historically varying building-fronts via a pixelated facade. The design team generated numerous pixelation patterns by overlaying Vestry Street’s varying facade levels. The resulting pattern is comprised of translucent stone and glass, which creates variable facade conditions throughout the course of the day. The facade’s translucent stone glows to the inside during the day, and to the street at night. As one of Archi-Tectonics‘ many Smart Skins, the V33 building’s facad... More

This project challenged us to design a duplex in New York City that could comfortably accommodate a family of eight. Our approach centered on optimizing space, creating compact yet comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, while maintaining an open, airy feel in the common areas. The design includes a visually uninterrupted two-story loft, seamlessly connected by a cantilevered open staircase, balancing both functionality and a sense of spaciousness. Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi   More

From the outset, our clients' needs were clear: they had purchased a loft with no walls and wanted to maintain its open, airy feel. However, they still required a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms to make the space functional. We found the perfect solution with a single, bold gesture. By introducing a central freestanding volume to house the kitchen and bathrooms, we were able to meet their requirements without compromising the loft’s open layout. The surrounding spaces flow seamlessly around this central core, whose walls do not touch the ceiling or perimeter walls, preserving a sense of continuity and enhancing the loft's original, expansive character.   Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pediconi Beatrice Pedicon... More

This Greenwich Village project combined two apartments in a landmark building on 5th Avenue from a prewar Art Deco apartment into a totally modern aesthetic. The program was an open lifestyle concept, yet has a separate kitchen, dining, and living facility, creating an overlapped juxtaposition. The challenges was pulling together two separate apartments into one and relocating the kitchen. Due to the kitchen relocation, we had to design wood cabinetry paneling to hide the air conditioning unit. To accomplish a sense of an open entry that was not too tight or uncomfortable, we designed a display wall that partially blocks the kitchen. This display wall partisan lets you experience part of the open kitchen and living space. The light oak, wh... More

Anyone in the design industry knows how difficult it can be to deal with clients when their taste level exceeds their budget or when their budget exceeds their taste level. It can be a challenge to meet in the middle in either direction. However, when the stars align, budget and taste are in harmony, c’est magnifique! The team of designers and architects on this residence were incredibly lucky to work with these clients. They had impeccable taste and total trust in their team. The result was sheer perfection.   The footprint of the penthouse left the architect many options in delineating the space. The decision to separate the space in to three distinct areas was made. However, the clients wanted the option to have a “for... More