East River Apartment

Elegant hallway with checkered tile floor, two armchairs, framed art on walls, a large mirror above a wooden console holding a tall vase with branches, and artistic pendant lights hanging from the high ceiling. A statue stands on a pedestal in the far end.
Framed colorful portrait painting and a bronze bust sculpture on a dark marble pedestal stand in an elegant apartment with white paneled walls, checkered floor, a wooden table, and a glass lantern. Soft lighting casts shadows, creating a refined, museum-like atmosphere reminiscent of an art-filled residence overlooking the East River.
Elegant living room with large windows, blue and gold armchairs, a cream sofa, sculptures, and modern art. Ornate gold-framed mirror above a fireplace, fresh flowers on tables, and patterned rug add warmth to the bright, airy space.
Elegant living room with large windows, blue-striped armchairs, ornate wooden chairs, and art on cream walls. Fresh flowers are on tables. The room overlooks a cityscape with a bridge visible through the windows. Light and airy atmosphere.
Modern living room seen through black double doors, featuring a white sofa with colorful pillows, two ottomans, a wooden coffee table with flowers, two matching lamps on side tables, wood-paneled walls, and a colorful abstract painting centered above the sofa.
Elegant dining room with gold-trimmed ceiling, chandelier, and red-cushioned chairs around a set dining table. Candlelight, floral centerpieces, and classic artwork create a luxurious, inviting atmosphere. Polished wood floor and cabinets, viewed from a doorway.
Elegant dining room with a large wooden table set for 8, featuring orange floral centerpiece, crystal chandelier, tall candles, ornate mirrors on both sides, and artwork in the background; ambiance is warm and luxurious.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, built-in appliances, and a glass cooktop. A small dining nook with a table, chairs, and a bench sits by the wall, above which hangs a colorful landscape painting of purple mountains.
A luxurious bathroom features gold leaf walls, ornate mirror, black vanity with gold knobs, marble countertop, and two vertical sconces. The ceiling is reflective gold, and a chandelier hangs above. Outside, a painting of a nude figure is partially visible. A hallway with white paneled walls and wood flooring leads to a bright bedroom. The room has pink curtains, a tufted headboard, white bedding, a lamp, flowers on a gold side table, and a mirror above the bed. Built-in shelves with books are on the left.

East River Apartment

In renovating this 4.000 square foot apartment, PPA channeled English and Moorish influences to create a stylized, glamorous design aesthetic. The gallery, designed with fluted plaster walls inset with beads and floral motifs and a marble patterned floor, connects to the silk-lined dining room and living room scaled to embrace a Sir John Soane-designed mantel. Originally a four-bedroom apartment with several narrow servants’ rooms, PPA reconfigured the space to create a large master suite with a bedroom, sitting room and dressing rooms, expanded the back quarters into media and guest rooms and relocated the kitchen to capture the river view. Michael S. Smith’s luxurious decoration and PPA’s sumptuous palate of materials, including different marbles, gold and silver leaf, embossed leather, and matte gold-plated hardware, reinforce the apartment’s tasteful opulence.  

Partner-in-Charge: Peter Pennoyer

Design Director and Associate-in-Charge: Mark Herring 

Associates: Oscar Carrera, Todd M. Brickell

Interior Design: Michael S. Smith, Inc.

Photography: Scott Frances


Peter Pennoyer Architects