This rare 1950’s glass-fronted townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side underwent a modern renovation to create ample and functional spaces for a young family. We added a new floor to the two-story building, extending the façade vertically while respecting the midcentury vocabulary of the original structure. A large, open living area on the first floor leads to a kitchen overlooking the rear garden. Cantilevered stairs link the open-plan first floor to the master bedroom and two children’s rooms on the second floor. A new family media room and two offices occupy the new third floor. A large skylight at the top level now floods the staircase atrium with daylight, illuminating lower levels through translucent glass-block floors.
Interior design by EFM Design & Architecture.