This apartment was designed with a formal dining room positioned at the point of entry. A function of the home that is usually meant to be more private, the design had to be able to transform this space into something that was functional but still beautiful enough to merit its position at the entrance. Wallpaneling in walnut that alternated solid elements and strip elements helped frame this space and also serve as means of enclosing it in case that more privacy was needed. These panels were used to cover the hallway going into the main living space, not only adding movement and rhythm, but also becoming a transitory element that transports from the Foyer into the main living space.