Fifth Avenue Residence

Location: Upper East Side, NYC, Manhattan
Services: Full Apartment Renovation

Located in a landmark-designated building on Fifth Avenue, this Manhattan residence underwent a comprehensive renovation that reimagined its layout, functionality, and interiors.

The project included new partitions, a redesigned kitchen, renovated bathrooms, an additional bathroom, custom millwork, and a new lighting design throughout. Existing wood flooring was retained and refinished, bringing together the character of the original apartment with a more functional approach to contemporary living.

Custom white kitchen cabinetry in a renovated Fifth Avenue apartment in Manhattan, featuring a curved cabinet end, glass-front upper cabinets, open shelving, and integrated lighting.
Fifth Avenue apartment kitchen renovation by RI Architecture, featuring illuminated glass-front display cabinetry, custom white millwork, stone countertops, and a sink overlooking a collection of porcelain and glassware.
Living room in a renovated Fifth Avenue apartment overlooking Central Park, featuring a marble fireplace, upholstered seating, traditional architectural detailing, and abundant natural light.
Renovated gallery hallway in a Fifth Avenue apartment in Manhattan, featuring warm-toned lacquered walls, recessed lighting, refinished hardwood flooring, and views toward the living room.

Designed for long-term living

The renovation involved substantial changes to the apartment's existing layout, including demolition, new partitions, and the addition of a bathroom designed to meet applicable Type A accessibility requirements. The laundry area was reorganized, new walk-in closets were introduced, and the gallery millwork was redesigned.

The kitchen, powder room, and guest bathroom were completely renovated, with custom cabinetry and carefully considered materials establishing a consistent architectural language throughout the residence.

A new lighting design was developed throughout the apartment. Existing wood flooring was retained and refinished, preserving an element of the home's character while complementing the new interiors.

Renovated bathroom in a Fifth Avenue Manhattan apartment, featuring an arched bathtub alcove, marble flooring and wall detailing, and a refined neutral color palette.
Custom illuminated arched niche with porcelain figurines above a polished chrome Waterworks bathtub filler, surrounded by marble in a renovated Fifth Avenue apartment.
Design visualization of a Fifth Avenue apartment den by RI Architecture, featuring custom built-in bookshelves, white cabinetry, a contemporary chandelier, and neutral furnishings.
Custom fluted stone vessel sink with a polished chrome faucet and dark green textured walls in the powder room of a renovated Fifth Avenue apartment in Manhattan.

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