East Village Garden Apartment

Manhattan, New York

This hidden basement apartment is nestled between a lush front yard and landscaped rear yard, making it feel detached from the bustling streets of the city. The design intent for the apartment was to create a modern interpretation of an Old World New York apartment, both in style and layout. The new layout includes a formal entry foyer, 2 bedroom suites, powder room, kitchen, and living room/dining room spaces, all meticulously carved out from a 1200sqft footprint. The use of traditional materials mixed with contemporary ones, as well as classical details simplified to make them contemporary, and the use of bold colors, make this apartment into a uniquely New York space.