Gail Green
17 Reviews

Museum Modern Penthouse Apartment

High above the Museum of Natural History, with open views to the West, South, and East, two apartments were combined to create one large family abode. Special attention to home entertainment is the key for this notable client in publishing. The kitchen is the focal point around which all the public spaces revolve. It is open to the spectacular city views and living space while retaining a discreet separation from the private areas.. An open and flowing layout replete with billiard room, master suite and children's rooms make this museum aerie a warm and comfortable family home.
Project Year: Pre-2005
Project Cost: $200,001 - $500,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 10024
This L configuration allows the living space to be divided naturally into three more intimate areas. The music area located to the right of the foyer contains a grand piano whose curves flow and lead one into the seating area of the living room.
Museum Penthouse Apartment
Upon entering the apartment in the crook to it's "L shaped layout, is the spacious foyer. With several large niches to highlight works of art, it makes a dramatic statement. The floor is clad in a variegated marble of grays and white with flecks of gold
Museum Penthouse Apartment
The kitchen is conceived of as a sculptural form at the hub of the apartment. Its openness to the living room area allows for interaction with all guests and majestic views of the city. A clear sense of separation keeps the mess of the kitchen out of view from the more formal areas. The cabinets...
Museum Penthouse Apartment
Like the apartment, the living is an L-shaped space which rotates around the kitchen to emphasize the panoramic views. This L configuration allows the living to be divided natural into three more intimate areas. The music area located to the right of the foyer contains a grand piano whose curves...
Museum Penthouse Apartment
The kitchen is conceived of as a sculptural form at the hub of the apartment. Its openness to the living room area allows for interaction with all guests and majestic views of the city. A clear sense of separation keeps the mess of the kitchen out of view from the more formal areas. The cabinets...
Museum Penthouse Apartment
Circulating around the octagonal bow of the kitchen are the more private spaces of the apartment. In a vestibule just off the dining room is a built-in cabinet containing a wet bar and the stereo system. Just beyond is a custom designed pair of French doors with sandblasted glass, leading to the...
Museum Penthouse Apartment
At the other end of the apartment is a billiard room where the city views are breathtaking. Custom design mahogany cabinets, French doors and base moldings contribute to the clubby feel of the room.
Museum Penthouse Apartment
At the other end of the apartment is a billiard room where the city views are breathtaking. Custom design mahogany cabinets, French doors and base moldings contribute to the clubby feel of the room.
Museum Penthouse Apartment
The easy arrangement of the bath allows for easy access for two people. The toilet and steam shower are located in separate enclosures two steps up from the main floor. These steps wrap around one side of the room leading to the whirlpool tub. Opposite the tub is a marble topped vanity with two...
Museum Penthouse Apartment