The Osborne at 205 W 57th Street is considered one of the great apartment buildings of New York City. Over 135 years later the property’s spacious interiors, historical architecture, and prime location render it as desirable as ever and a pretty perfect home for a lucky family of four.
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Reunion Goods & Services, in collaboration with architects Fogarty Finger Architecture, modernized a 2,700 square apartment while highlighting and restoring the classic details. Designed for a family with two young children, Reunion helped the clients achieve their goal of making the apartment sophisticated and chic while remaining inviting and comfortable.
In the modern living room, the design team kept things light and whimsical, opting for a subtle tone paint scheme and modern furniture to emphasize architectural detail.
A pastel Ligne Roset Pumpkin sofa and vintage Chiclet chairs create a kid-friendly vibe while more precious pieces like a limited edition Julie Pfligersdorffer light and Sky Series Eric Cahan photo bring a dose of design gravitas.
An adjacent modern dining room offers an opportunity to get extra playful with graphic wallpaper, felt chairs, and a chunky resin table.
The blue cage pendant lamp is by French artist Julie Pfligersdorffer. The painting on the left is by Eric Cahan. The restored mirror over the fireplace now conceals a flat-screen TV.
“This project was a labor of love for me and our team,” says Chris Fogarty, architect, and partner in Fogarty Finger. “How often does one get to work on an apartment like this?”
