Historic Hearst Penthouse at 91 Central Park West

In a historic 1908 Upper West Side penthouse formerly inhabited by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst - who inspired Orson Welles’s Citizen Kane - and his paramour Marion Davis, modern elements build upon the essence of the past, ushering the residence into the present era. Thanks to the purchase of additional roof space and floor area ratio approved by the New York Landmarks and co-op board, the projected scheme enlarged both the interior and exterior space of the apartment considerably. Throughout the residence, new millwork walls complete with sleek walnut paneling parallel to the existing ornate architectural details that are salvaged and revitalized. In the living space, a proposed glass barrel vault ceiling interpolates the grid pattern expressed in the original stained glass windows that have been sanctioned and restored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The introduction of minimalist furnishings allow the architectural details to take precedence. The result is a timeless design proposal that fuses Hollywood glamour and English charm with the sleek sophistication of modern New York City.