Archives: Projects

This home was designed for a recently married older couple who had separate homes filled with lifelong possessions and different aesthetic styles. The newly renovated space transforms three units into a spacious, light-filled modern apartment with an efficient and open circulation. The cohesive design combines the downtown loft, artistic sensibility of one partner, with the utilitarian taste of the other. A natural, muted palette including off-white, green and taupe act as a clean backdrop for the owner’s eclectic, stylish furniture and art collection. Wood floors and white oak millwork envelop the space with warmth, and different types of marble elegantly […]

Combining the best of a comfortable suburban home with the sophistication and location of a city apartment, this 6700 square foot, full floor, gut renovations is the perfect house in the city. The generous foyer, kitchen, dining room, living room and family room are designed for hosting functions and fundraisers. On the other side of the home, Studio ST Architects created a large “basement playroom” for the family’s three young sons by combining two bedrooms. A service entry was made into a mudroom. The design conveys a soft opulence, rich yet comfortable, beautiful with functional. Esther Sperber, founder of Studio […]

Established on the Upper East Side of Manhattan by Marianne Rosenberg, the gallery, located on the ground floor of a townhouse, continues the Rosenberg family’s distinguished tradition of exhibiting an international roster of works by prominent Impressionist, Modern, and contemporary artists. The gallery transformed a neglected ground floor of a townhouse into a welcoming, warm and human scale art gallery. A series of rooms accommodate the larger pieces of art and invite the visitor from the entry foyer to the main gallery. An old storage room in the back was turned into a small library and sitting room in which […]

Beauty, simplicity and clarity were the guiding concepts in our work on this renovation. The lower floor of the duplex was gutted, preserving only the original wood floors. The ceilings were raised to the maximum possible height, adding light and spaciousness. The minimal color palette accentuates the inherent properties of the materials. White kitchen cabinets and Corian countertops, along with a Novelda Crème limestone bench in the living room convey minimalism. Splashes of color were added by using unique materials such as a green quartzite and metallic glass turquoise. The new stair has a “hardware-less” glass railing and is lit […]

This Upper East Side apartment project combined an existing studio with an adjacent unit to comfortably accommodate a family with three children. The studio transformed into the new, open living and dining rooms with built-ins, while back-to-back kitchens from both units were turned into one larger kitchen with clean, white millwork as well as a wood and stone breakfast counter. Light maple wood floors run throughout the apartment and compliment the bright walls to give an airy, fresh feeling. The design accommodates multiple uses, including an elegant place to host guests and providing a dedicated area for the husband to […]

This Upper East Side apartment renovation project combined the client’s existing two-bedroom unit with the adjacent one-bedroom unit to create a spacious three-bedroom apartment. The space includes large living, dining and family rooms, two home offices, and fully updated kitchens and bathrooms. Sleek appliances and refined materials create a space that is both sophisticated and practical. Colorful furniture and geometric patterns balance the white walls of the apartment. Accessibility was a priority for the client and is reflected in the expanded entry foyer and large primary bathroom. In addition, the client wanted to have room to host and entertain. “I […]

This duplex apartment in New York’s Greenwich Village presented some challenges. Typical of post-war high-rises, it had 8-foot concrete slab ceilings, small generic bathrooms, a miniscule kitchen, and linoleum floors. The overarching goal was to create spaces with unique atmospheres that add up to a coherent whole. On the lower level, a conservatory, created by demolishing the exterior wall of the kitchen, blends the inside with the outside and provides casual living space. A hot-rolled steel TV wall connects the conservatory with the formal dining room, maximizing the conservatory’s abundant natural light and spectacular views. Frosted glass panels close off […]

This renovation combined two apartments, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, into a wonderful, spacious four-bedroom home in Manhattan. On the lower floor, the spaces were reconfigured to enlarge the kitchen, primary bathroom, and bedrooms. A new study was introduced to the second floor, which also contains a larger living room with floor to ceiling bookshelves. A new stair with warm wood treads and a dark steel handrail was added to connect the two floors. The design palette was simple and clean, allowing art and life to be highlighted on the muted background. Photography: Bilyana Dimitrova

Located on Madison Avenue and 69th Street in Manhattan, Meislin Projects was transformed from a raw space into a new gallery and offices. Our design created an intimate space for exhibiting and viewing art in an informal setting. This environment enables the artist, viewer and gallery owner to participating in a collaborative process of engaging with art. With unassuming, yet professional lighting and modern furniture, the space is inviting and calm. Clever placements of the walls maintain light and views in the offices while preserving privacy from the exhibition space. Photography: Bilyana Dimitrova

The dream of every New Yorker came true for these clients when they were able to buy the one-bedroom unit next to their existing two-bedroom apartment. This clean and contemporary combination created a large, four-bedroom home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The large open space includes a generous foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. With the additional space we expanded the original bathroom to create a larger primary bathroom, his and her walk-in closets, a comfortable home office for two working parents, a sun filled family den, and a bedroom and bathroom […]

This 2,000-square-feet gut renovation turned a pre-war apartment into a clean, modern residence for a family of three, while preserving its prewar features, such large generous rooms, tall baseboards and ceiling beams. The entry foyer becomes a central node that both separates and connects the dining room, living room, and bedroom areas through a series of large walnut open door frames, creating an airy, free-flowing layout. A small bookcase slot provides a visual connection between the dining and living rooms. Photography: Bilyana Dimitrova

Located across from the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park, this two-bedroom Upper East Side pied-à-terre was designed to be a simple, clean backdrop for the homeowner’s eclectic collection of art and furniture. White, minimalist walls and simple moldings allow the pieces to stand out, while still enabling the dark wood floors, millwork, and kitchen backsplash to compliment the rich furnishings. The renovation included opening up the kitchen, which provides easier circulation and visual connection to the adjacent dining room, living room, and baby grand piano. Photography: Aviad Bar-Ness

This renovation transformed a small and dark studio apartment (might we call it a man-cave?) into a light-filled, cozy and stylish one bedroom apartment. Pocket doors separate the living room from the bedroom, allowing the owner to enjoy the incredible Manhattan skyline view when privacy is not needed. The bleached wood floors from LV Wood, white millwork and recessed gallery style track lights highlight the owner’s beautiful collections of Asian art. Unique features include a deep powder room sink to wash the dog’s feet after a run in the park, a zen-like soaking tub, and a windy outdoor terrace. Photography: […]

This update to an existing pre-war apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side combines the owner’s modern taste with original details of the 1926 building. The kitchen, dining room and living room are connected by a series of framed openings, defining each space while preserving flow between them. New baseboards, window moldings and door frames were designed as a contemporary, geometric interpretation of the pre-war style. The bathrooms are an oasis in the hustle of the city. The kitchen was redesigned to accommodate the needs of a kosher kitchen, and a large central island unifies the space that was originally split […]

Together with our client and contractor, we converted a dark and musty basement into a beautiful and bright therapy suite. The suite includes three private offices, two bathrooms, a new kitchen and waiting room. To make the space inviting we added a large skylight, new central air conditioning and fresh air system, lighting a sound masking system to ensure the patient’s privacy.

This renovation combined two apartments into a gracious, functional duplex home for the client. The new plan for the lower level is an open, loft-like living space combining a kitchen, living room and dining room. A family room that also serves as a guest bedroom is separated by two large pocket doors. On the upper level there are three bedrooms including a large master bedroom and bath suite. A new, minimalist steel stair connects the two levels. The stair is composed of a folded steel surface with simple wood treads and a delicate steel handrail. A conscious decision was made […]