Located on a tree-lined street with many turn-of-the-century buildings, 35 E 68th Street 2B Dunham House is a 25-foot-wide Limestone Mansion located between Park and Madison Avenue. Carrere & Hastings, the architectural firm best known for The Frick Collection and The NY Public Library, built The Dunham House in 1899. Exterior façade was fashioned with French details in the very au currant Beaux Arts style. Erected between 1899 and 1901, it was a frothy confection dripping with carved garlands and extenuated brackets above the third floor. Along with two arched French windows at the second story sat behind stone balustrades. The Dunham town house is within the Upper East Side Historic District, designated in 1981 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Design Concept Functional Creative Design was tasked to renovate and design a Pied-a-Terre. The approach was to insure functionality, celebrate historical details within the space and provide solutions that address sustainable building practices along with following NYC historical boards guidelines. Design concept was to reflect the client's own private boutique suite in a hotel as they travel to NYC often for the theatre and food; along with fusing east coast and west coast inspiration was a key point in the approach of this residence. FCD kept traditional elements of the old New York architecture and details while including modern elements. Design Details Floors: Kept existing floors and refinished with new stain. Fireplace: Refurbished and added a new stone façade as a decorative piece and inserted a glass fireplace to make it more contemporary and easier to use for residents. Furniture: Featured purchased items from DDC NY Jaan Ottoman with custom Wool Lane by Textus Jaan L shaped Sectional in custom Mohair Fabric from Mahram Light Ring Polygonal by Massimo Castagna darkened Bronze Finish Custom Size B-Side Console by Massimo Castagna Walnut Finish Bed Frame by Cassina in Taupe Leather Narcisse Mirror by Giorgittee in walnut & Bronze Custom Carpet by FCD, 100% Wool and Silk, Manufactured by Concentric Carpet Entrance Light Fixture by California based lighting company Boyd “Icicle Disk by Tom Nahabedia Artwork: The client has traveled and collected famous artwork from all over the globe. Featured piece is by Robert Mapplethrorpe, the model subject is Lisa Lyon. Monochromatic Color Palette: Different shades of grey reflect the softness of the Bay Area giving a relaxing feel and letting the art on top take the attention Wall Covering: Used wall coverings that are normally used in hospitality They have a silk, iridescent look adding much needed texture to the space. Used throughout different rooms in the residence in different colors. Phillip Jeffries Specialty Wall Covering Chandelier: Entrance Light Fixture by California based lighting company Boyd “Icicle Disk by Tom Nahabedia custom length and scale and finish Light Ring Polygonal by Massimo Castagna darkened Bronze Finish Bathroom Gut renovation of the bathroom with custom millwork and custom vanity marble slabs custom size and custom details to connect the original type of building materials at the turn of the century Plumbing Fixtures by Water Works in Nickel Finish Existing Windows After acquiring necessary permissions from Landmarks, we refurbished the existing original glass plans throughout the space keeping the historical integrity. Custom Sheers Using a high-end fabric – 100% wool – these make a good lighting ambience in the space Custom Drapery Fabric by Roger & Goffigon