Parc Beaufort Featured in The New York Times

Parc Beaufort is featured in The New York Times as part of their design special section on retrofits.

When the Beaufort was erected on West 57th Street, in the early 20th century, it was to provide living and working quarters for artists, one of several such buildings going up in Manhattan at that time. Big, double-height rooms on the north-facing front of the building were conceived as art studios. Sixteen-foot-tall bay windows let in the steady northern light esteemed by the painters and sculptors, with single-story living spaces behind.

Today, we are converting the building back to residential use after several decades as an office building. Working with a historic landmark requires a deep respect for its original design. We sought to preserve the qualities that made it exceptional - unique volumes and double height spaces that permit extraordinary natural light - while adapting it for modern residential use. The result is an architecture that feels both enduring and relevant, rooted in history but designed for how people live today.

Learn more about the history of the building and our careful restoration and conversion in the full story by Jane Margolies here.