Towering over the forested canopies of Central Park, a modern residential unit at 432 Park Avenue sustained a gut renovation steeped in historic detailing from various building traditions, engaging a robust team of specialized artisans.
ADP Architects transformed a modern, 5,200 SF space into a breathtaking three bedroom, four bath condominium with a grand gallery, two libraries, spacious sitting rooms and kitchen with traditional details. At 1003 feet above ground, the extensive renovation involved a harmonious design of traditional motifs with modern detailing, which respond to issues typically seen in Manhattan’s super thin buildings. One such example is the design of the ceilings, which are secured to the floor plate above and incorporate a careful reveal between the hand-carved crown moldings and mahogany wall panels to account for the building’s sway.
The project engaged specialized artisans and craftspeople from all over the world, including Jorge Loyzaga, a premier design house from Mexico City, to design bespoke millwork, cast custom bronze door handles and paint fresco murals that reveal traditional artistic delights in every room. Nine handcrafted fireplace mantels in the unit’s libraries, gallery and sitting rooms serve as a graceful homage to the multiple historic architectural traditions featured throughout the condominium.
At a height-to-width ratio of 15:1, 432 Park Avenue is the third tallest residential building in the world. Proceeding with a sky-high renovation came with its own unique challenges, from how our office designed the walls and ceilings to how we came to decisions on lighting and appliances.