GREENWICH CONTEMPORARY HOUSE
Full renovation of a 7,500-square-foot house in Greenwich, Connecticut.
A somewhat generic home in Greenwich, Connecticut needed to be de-spec’d and personalized. As an art advisor at JM Schlank Art Advisory, homeowner Josephine Schlank envisioned a design that would accommodate her family of five, as well as an extensive collection of contemporary art. In a collaboration with architect and designer Farnaz Mansuri, the two set about a plan for renovation which organized the space around the displays of artworks, intended to be both accessible and integrated with everyday life.
Upon entering the residence, one first encounters a Jeppe Hein neon art piece stating ‘Please do not touch the artwork.’ In a home with three children, including two boys who often attempt to play hockey indoors, this tongue-in-cheek neon work sets the tone for the rest of the household. The architecture was also reconfigured to eliminate dead-ends, creating a flow between rooms and an ease of movement throughout the space. As the living room functions as a gallery with minimal furnishings, the den was designed to be the most lived-in room. Here, sculptures by Francis Upritchard adorn a Lucite coffee table and a Mickalene Thomas painting hangs above the grey linen sofa. With views of the outdoors, the kitchen and dining area also feature a painting of a jar of Nutella by artist Kevin Berlin, providing a welcoming space for the family to share meals together.
Press/Awards:
•Innovation in Design Award, Interior Design, CTC&G, 2013
•“Renovation of House,” Contemporary Minimalist Spaces, 2013
•Personalizing the Home, Architectural Digest Mexico, 2012
A somewhat generic home in Greenwich, Connecticut needed to be de-spec’d and personalized. As an art advisor at JM Schlank Art Advisory, homeowner Josephine Schlank envisioned a design that would accommodate her family of five, as well as an extensive collection of contemporary art. In a collaboration with architect and designer Farnaz Mansuri, the two set about a plan for renovation which organized the space around the displays of artworks, intended to be both accessible and integrated with everyday life.
Upon entering the residence, one first encounters a Jeppe Hein neon art piece stating ‘Please do not touch the artwork.’ In a home with three children, including two boys who often attempt to play hockey indoors, this tongue-in-cheek neon work sets the tone for the rest of the household. The architecture was also reconfigured to eliminate dead-ends, creating a flow between rooms and an ease of movement throughout the space. As the living room functions as a gallery with minimal furnishings, the den was designed to be the most lived-in room. Here, sculptures by Francis Upritchard adorn a Lucite coffee table and a Mickalene Thomas painting hangs above the grey linen sofa. With views of the outdoors, the kitchen and dining area also feature a painting of a jar of Nutella by artist Kevin Berlin, providing a welcoming space for the family to share meals together.
Press/Awards:
•Innovation in Design Award, Interior Design, CTC&G, 2013
•“Renovation of House,” Contemporary Minimalist Spaces, 2013
•Personalizing the Home, Architectural Digest Mexico, 2012
Country: United States
