The program criteria for the project was to renovate and convert a Carriage House, in the Upper East Side Historic District, which is one of the last examples of its kind in New York City, into a luxurious single family residence. Built in 1910, the building was designed as a carriage house. Its facade made of brick with stone accents stayed intact through the years up to today. The rooftop addition was added in the 1980's, and the main entrance was altered to be used as a garage. The existing garage door, was removed and replaced with 12 foot high, 4-1/2 inch thick arched wood and glass doors, as an interpretation of old carriage house doors, which brought the buildings original character back to life. The interior of the Carriage House was gutted and new interiors were designed in keeping with the client's vision of his perfect home.