On the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a transformative renovation project was unfolding as two spacious apartments seamlessly merged into a luxurious, expansive residence. Walls came down, creating an open and flowing layout that embraced the essence of open plan living. The fusion of the two spaces allowed for the creation of a grand living area, adorned with oversized windows that bathed the rooms in natural light. The kitchen which is now a culinary haven, features state of the art appliances and a central island conductive both to cooking and entertaining. Bathrooms were reimagined into private recreates, each with its own charm. This harmonious blending of two large apartments crafted a singular, sophisticated urban dwelling that epitomized the grandeur of New York City living.

With a desire to stay close to friends and family, the owners of this 1984 home spent several years searching for property near their neighborhood to build a new, more modern, energy-conscious home tailored to their empty-nest lifestyle. They eventually concluded that their current site was the perfect location for them, but the home needed to be updated and reorganized to create fresh, open, unified spaces to comfortably welcome gatherings of family, friends, and guests. Before renovation, the floor plan included small rooms, dedicated hallways, a step-down living room, a heavy and dark corner fireplace, and limited opportunities for natural light and visual connections from space to space. Exterior deck areas were narrow, long, and used infrequently. Primary goals of this project included accessibility of space, more natural light, better connectivity between spaces, and a focus on sustainable performance. The updated main floor plan included the selective removal of walls to reallocate dedicated hall space to usable, open living area. The step-down living room was leveled for full accessibility, safety, furniture flexibility and overall space use. The removal of a half-height wall between the living area and the kitchen created continuity between the spaces. Reorganizing the primary entry and stair and eliminating walls between the entry and dining room created new visual connections between the kitchen and the entry. The new central concrete hearth and fireplace provides a strong, modern focal point for the living area. Large sliding glass doors on each side of the fireplace allow the TV area beyond to be separated from the living area as needed. In several strategic locations, the footprint of the house was expanded to enhance function and flow at the kitchen, dining room, and mudroom. The new outdoor deck area is now large and singular and includes a grille area, dining space and open seating overlooking the newly landscaped pool below. The exterior envelope of the house includes new insulation, siding, and energy-efficient windows, as well as two large roof-mounted solar arrays, to increase thermal performance and to offset energy costs. Inside, the new HVAC system maximizes energy efficiency while using a fraction of its former footprint. As a result, a portion of the former mechanical space was added back to the lower level family room area and expands into a cozy library nook. MMA partnered with the owner’s interior designer and kitchen designer to achieve a softer, contemporary palette of finishes that complement this newly configured, light-filled home.

Owner torn down existing home, rebuilt upon existing foundation and add new foundation to make for a singular larger home with 2 car garage.
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- RIVER SNAKE BENCH. https://cassoni.com/River-Snake-italian-Dining-Bench The Italian designer River Snake is usable both singularly and as modules where the single elements are joined together creating never ending combinations. An aluminum linking system prevents the new creations from unfastening. The River Snake modular system impresses for its organic shape that has unlimited possibilities of realization, a wavy line, a circle, a flower, everything can be possible. High-end Italian designer River Snake Bench with self supporting frame shell in integral polyurethane foam in low density “Soft Touch Plus”, available in variety of colors. This Italian furniture piece is available in any RAL color for orders over 50 pieces. The molding of the integral foam may vary from color to color depending on the mold. Elegant glides in PVC. This luxury Italian bench is utterly innovative and stylish, ideal for Indoor or Outdoor use, always creating astonishing Contemporary areas. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 23"3/4W x 18"7/8D x 17"1/2H Dimensions of each stool

Set on Camelback Country Club with sweeping views to the golf course and surrounding peaks—Camelback, Piestewa, and Mummy Mountain—this Paradise Valley estate was designed with one clear priority: make the view the main event. Every line of the pool and landscape plan was meticulously composed to pull your eye outward, enhance the architecture, and create an atmosphere that feels singular to this property. The backyard is anchored by a custom resort-style pool and spa composition that reads like a modern water courtyard—clean geometry, natural stone surfaces, and layered water movement. Bubblers and deck jets add sound and sparkle without interrupting sightlines, while a low-profile fire element and lawn panels soften the hardscape and keep the space feeling livable, not just a showpiece. Beyond the resort core, the property expands into an estate-scale recreation zone, including a full sport court framed in stone paving, structured planting beds, and evening lighting that keeps the grounds active after sunset. The perimeter is finished with privacy hedging and layered plantings—lush, controlled, and intentionally quiet—so the mountains and fairways remain the star. This home set a record-breaking sale, closing $1M higher than any home north of DoubleTree, and it sold in a single day. The developer, builder, and buyer all echoed the same thing: the pool and landscape sold the home, and then the record number followed. It’s the kind of project that proves what we believe: when outdoor living is designed at the highest level, it doesn’t just complement a home—it defines it.

Transform your seating environment with the luxurious Ibiza Lounge Chair. Serene leisure retreats await while relaxing in this dynamic piece that seamlessly converges design elements. From the singular padded vinyl cushion upholstered with inset buttons, to the sleek polished chrome base, Ibiza is a welcome addition to contemporary living rooms, lounge, meeting, and reception areas. OVERALL PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 32"L x 32"W x 34"H SEAT DIMENSIONS 19.5"L x 32"W x 17.5"H BACKREST DIMENSIONS 3.5"L x 30.5"W x 18"H CUSHION THICKNESS 3.5"H BASE DIMENSIONS 19.5"L x 30.5"W

Lockridge natural thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill adds elegance to the exterior of this beautiful home. Lockridge is a quintessential grey-toned dimensional real stone veneer. From a distance the stones appear to be a solid and singular color, however, upon closer inspection one can see the unique veining. Some pieces have solid horizontal lines running through the stone, whereas, others have a more speckled appearance. Every individual piece has its own character, a quality that can only be achieved with natural stone. Lockridge has sawn heights of 2.25”, 5” and 7.75” and is cut specifically for a half-inch mortar joint. Larger heights are available upon request depending on the scale of the project.