Limestone Mansion

A beige, five-story townhouse with tall windows, decorative stonework, a mansard roof, and wrought-iron fencing stands between two similar, ornately detailed buildings on a city street. Boundary shrubs and a black door highlight the formal entrance.
Elegant, vintage-style room with a round wood table and floral centerpiece, blue velvet sofa and chairs, ornate rug, tall lamps, floral wall panels, and long draped curtains. Warm lighting from a hanging lantern and wall sconces enhances the cozy atmosphere.
A luxurious foyer with ornate beige stone walls, twin wall sconces, two oval mirrors, an open black decorative metal door, marble floors, and patterned glass door panels letting light in. Curved marble staircase with ornate black and gold railing, beige walls, two wall sconces with shades, framed bird artwork, and part of a wooden console table. The setting appears elegant and classic, likely in a grand hotel or historic mansion.
Elegant living room with wood paneling, ornate ceiling, chandelier, large windows with floral drapes, blue sofa, cream armchair, patterned rug, and floral accents. Lamps and framed art decorate the classic, inviting space.
Elegant, wood-paneled library with full bookshelves, a green marble fireplace, ornate rug, floral armchairs, classic wooden chairs, and a small round table. Framed painting and floral arrangement above fireplace; large window with floral curtains to the left.
A green marble fireplace with ornate carvings, topped by an antique metal urn and a glass lamp with a frosted shade. Wood wall panels form the background, and part of a framed artwork is visible to the left.
Elegant living room with ornate moldings, large rugs, antique furniture, elaborate drapes, gold-framed wall art, a dark grand piano, a small statue, floral arrangements, wall sconces, and tall windows letting in soft natural light.
Elegant living room with ornate white fireplace, floral arrangement, two gold sconces, small bronze horse statues, antique furniture, table lamp, books, large decorative vase, framed portrait, and intricate moldings, creating a warm, classic atmosphere.
Ornate dining room with a polished wooden table, eight chairs, and a sideboard. A large gold mirror, floral wallpaper, chandelier, wall sconces, and a vase of colorful flowers decorate the elegant, classical space. Elegant dining room with ornate chandelier, long wooden table with carved chairs, floral centerpiece, and a large mirror above a white fireplace. Green wallpaper with nature designs, decorative vases, and a patterned rug complete the classic, sophisticated look.
Elegant staircase with ornate dark wood railing curves upward beside cream paneled walls. Three framed bird prints and two wall sconces line the staircase. At the base, an olive green upholstered bench sits on herringbone wood flooring near a patterned rug. Ornate domed glass skylight with black swirling trim decorates the ceiling above a curved balcony railing with a patterned design in a grand hall; below, cream walls, detailed moldings, and a decorative mirror add to the opulent, classical interior.
A close-up of an ornate Corinthian column featuring elaborate acanthus leaves, scrolls, and rosettes carved in cream-colored stone, set against matching detailed architectural molding and decorative paneling. The scene exudes classic elegance and craftsmanship.
Detailed cream-colored Corinthian architectural capital with ornate acanthus leaves, scrolls, rosettes, and a central stylized floral motif. The intricate decorative details accentuate the classical style against a paneled background.

Limestone Mansion

PPA was responsible for re-establishing the interior architecture of this six-story, 18,000 square foot house. The formal street façade set the tone of the succession of Beaux-Arts rooms, extensive stonework and ironwork within, whose distilled forms embody the sensuality of New York’s eclectic period at the turn of the 20th century. A limestone entry hall with paired Doric columns leads into a wide rectangular stair rising between the first and fourth floors under a vaulted ceiling and circular laylight; there are two additional bedroom levels above. Throughout, the new interiors decorated by Shaun Jackson capture the exuberance and elegance of the Beaux-Arts style.

Partner-in-Charge: Peter Pennoyer

Design Director:  Gregory Gilmartin

Associate-in-Charge: Anton Glikin

Associates: Nebojsa Savic, Pui Ng, Craig Stevens, Miriam Cantelmi, Lavinia Pana, Kristen Elliott, Kira Wilson, Claudia Mulas, Anthony Goldsby, Diana Gonzalez, Kathleen Wiberg, Helmina Kim

Associated Architects: Swanke, Hayden, Connell Architects

Architectural Consultant: Theodore H. M. Prudon of Prudon & Partners LLP

Interior Design: Shaun Jackson Design

Photography: Jonathan Wallen


Peter Pennoyer Architects