Tuchman Residence

NMA is well known for highly custom, craft-oriented designs in which artfully orchestrated materials and colors flow through a space. In this project, we worked closely with custom cabinetmakers, artists, lighting specialists, and others to create environments that embody this elusive effect. That approach is amply in evidence in this Upper East Side Manhattan apartment renovation, which we designed for a couple who share a passion for contemporary art.

Abandoning the apartment’s original floor plan, we created a combined living and dining area with the airy quality of a gallery, setting off the owners’ artwork with uncluttered walls, minimalist teak millwork and complementary lighting. The Galassos, a material that simulates marble, is used for countertops and resists staining. Burgundy glass paneling lines the walls of the entryway and the kitchen.

Our interior design takes its cue from the clients’ own collection of art deco furniture. We reupholstered several older pieces and then extended the deco theme in custom moldings, baseboards, and cabinetry throughout the apartment.

Photographer: John Morgan