Project Size: 4,200 sq. ft.
Architect: Ike Kligerman Barkley
Interior Designer: Monique Gibson Interior Design
Press: Cover Feature “Meg Ryan: At Home in Manhattan.” Architectural Digest, November 2016
Project Description: Complete renovation of SoHo loft including modified kitchen layout, new master suite, replacement of all finishes and millwork, and system-wide mechanical upgrades

Details included custom mosaic tile floors and traditionally detailed subway tile walls in bathrooms and kitchens. System upgrades included all new electric service and wiring throughout; new security and AV systems; and a Mitsubishi HVAC system for cooling and heating, with new roof-top units. Six rear-facing windows were replaced with oversized, double-hung weight and chain Mahogany window units. Painted, strip oak flooring was installed throughout, on new floating soundproof subfloor build-up. High-gloss painted wood and glass doors with operable transoms were installed and a custom 50 ft. long stained oak plank bench, spanning the atrium and foyer, was built on site. A new “hidden door” entrance to the Girl’s room contained a built-in desk and closet cabinetry, while the Master Bedroom was outfitted with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and painted brick walls. The Master Bathroom was upgraded with custom 2-inch carved stone counters and shower and cabinet doors made of Bendheim fluted glass with blackened steel frames. The Media Room was renovated with all new cabinetry, an entertainment system, and projection TV. In the fully renovated Kitchen, improvements included 3cm Venitino countertops, backsplash, and cantilevered shelves with integrated LED lighting, blackened stainless steel hood cover, traditional subway tile details, and custom painted cabinetry. The new Pantry included Grigio Carnico counter on blackened steel frame.

Upper East Side Townhouse

Project Size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Architect: Todd Zwigard Architects
Project Description: Large-scale renovation of iconic, 35 ft. wide Manhattan townhouse with a redesigned layout for new owner. Upgrades include new finishes in all bathrooms and kitchen, house lighting, and mechanical systems.

Details include an updated and reconfigured kitchen with new island, raised floor, back-lit glass steps, and custom window bench. The master bathroom was modified with reconfigured partitions, additional toilet and bidet, new tub, additional desks as his and her dressing areas, and new tile floors with Grigio Tucci slabs at walls, throughout. A new soaking tub with Moroccan accent tile wall was installed in the gym, and the gym bath was redesigned to include new shower, tile, vanity, wall hung toilet and interior window built into stairwell. Brazilian cherry floors, throughout were refinished and six rear windows were replace and/or modified. The rear terrace was enclosed and a new skylight, HVAC, lighting, and radiant-heated Carrera tile floors were installed. An interior spiral stair from the kitchen to the second floor studio was built and the garden stainless steel stair was relocated from interior to the exterior of the building. All new lighting, HVAC with new heating controls, and plumbing fixtures, were installed throughout, and a dropped ceiling with coves was built to provide a hidden art-lighting detail. New, custom millwork detailing was created throughout the home, including installation and finishing of new millwork to match existing at select locations. Work included all new blackened steel and cherry handrail for the first floor mezzanine and stairs.

Flatiron Loft

Project Size: 3,900 sq. ft.
Architect: Crawford Practice
Interior Designer: Paul Renwick Design
Project Description: Steps from Madison Square Park, this spacious loft was reconfigured to accommodate an additional bedroom and bathroom; a new kitchen and master suite; and the renovation of existing bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry room.

Custom elements dominate in this bright and airy loft. One such feature is a 23 ft. walnut and blackened steel wall unit containing built-in lighting and fabric backing, integrated with entry door surround and rolling section to reveal a service vestibule. Kitchen upgrades included oversized walnut doors at entry, lacquered millwork with integrated linear lighting and plug-mold, and a stone clad island. Calacatta Turquoise stone and waterproof plaster were added in master bath while the powder room was upgraded with an Apuano stone floor and cantilevered stone counter with an integrated stone sink.

Whole house improvements included the installation of a reverse osmosis and Ionized water station, new doors with flush detailed door casing and Vica hardware, and the replacement of windows. A new air-conditioning system was installed with vent ducts, plumbing, and sprinklers, while new lighting throughout benefited from the increased service run from basement.

Photography by Nick Glimenakis, nickglimenakis.com

Financial District Duplex

Project Size: 2,500 sq. ft.
Architect: Castro Watson Design
Interior Designer: Andrew O'Neill Interiors
Project Description: This project entailed combining two duplex apartments into one and the reconfiguration of the existing layout.

With a scope combining two duplex apartments into one, this project entailed extensive engineering and structural work. The concrete floor slab at a removed stair opening was infilled, and part of an overhanging slab was cut back. Sixty lineal feet of painted stainless steel decorative railing was installed at the stair landing and perimeter of the second floor, which lay open to the full-height rooms below. Finished improvements throughout included extensive decorative trim, baseboards, and panel moldings; installation of engineered oak flooring; and built-in recessed Lutron-controlled LED lighting. System upgrades included new sprinklers and ductwork.

Extensive custom millwork throughout the apartment included a Murphy-bed system with an integrated flat screen TV in the den. The kitchen was upgraded with a 3cm Calacatta Gold countertops with 2-inch mitered edges at Kitchen island, counter, and backsplash. Master bathroom details included a stone tile-clad shower and new custom double vanity.
 

East Village Atelier

Project Size: 2,600 sq. ft.
Interior Designer: Monique Gibson Interior Design
Press: “Monique Gibson's New York City Home Is a Live-Work Dream.” Architectural Digest, April 2018
Project Description: Functioning as her home, office, and showroom, Interior Designer Monique Gibson masterfully reimagined a spacious, three-story East Village townhouse that features her unparalleled design aesthetic and attention to detail.  

The project entailed the installation of new wide plank floors throughout first floor and lower level and Waterworks tile flooring in cellar; customized, sliding art “track” in livingroom; and the application of custom paint finishes, including high gloss and a special plaster for the building’s interior brick walls. The master and guest bathroom were updated with a new master soaking tub and vanity. An interior window overlooking the dining room was installed, along with new light fixtures and hardware, throughout. All kitchen cabinetry and shelving were refinished.
 

City Hall Apartment

Project Size: 3,000 sq. ft.
Architect: Ike Kligerman Barkley
Interior Designer: Monique Gibson Interior Design
Project Description: Build-out of a 3,000 sq. ft. floor-through apartment in newly developed building in the heart of downtown Manhattan.

This project was unique for its emphasis on custom millwork, incorporation of steel and glass elements, and hand-painted details. Cerused oak was incorporated throughout the apartment, including the living room wall cabinetry; dining room framing for a wall of antique mirrors; study with raised panels, including a desk and hidden guest bed; and master closet with antique mirror doors and shop-painted wall of shoe-shelves.

Custom architectural pieces included a steel and glass wall with sliding doors between the living and dining rooms, as well as steel and glass French doors to provide separation between public and private living spaces. A master bedroom wall mural was hand-painted, as was the wallpaper in the main hall and bedrooms, and the bedroom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry.

A custom fabricated stone fireplace mantle surround and firebox were installed in the Master bedroom and the adjoining master bathroom was outfitted with a new stone counter with a matching stone clad TV niche. The textured concrete ceiling underwent a custom staining process. 

Additional improvements included new wall-hung bathroom vanities with custom countertops and new sinks. Technology integration upgrades encompassed a new lighting system with controls, remote shades, and AV system.

Riverside Apartment

Project Size: 2,000 sq. ft.
Interior Designer: Iain Campbell Design
Project Description: Layout reconfiguration in grand, pre-war apartment to maximize functionality. Upgrades included new millwork and replacement of all mechanical systems, plumbing and electrical.

This apartment's underutilized former staff's quarters were converted to better use as a mechanical closet, office, and adjoining bath. In the kitchen, new wood flooring, millwork, plumbing fixtures, appliances and electrical fixtures were added. The bathrooms underwent a complete transformation, with custom vanities, millwork, plumbing and electrical fixtures, frameless glass shower enclosure, flooring, wall tile and stone. For the office, new floors and wall tiles were installed. 

Custom millwork was a significant portion of the project, including office and library radiator surrounds; new crown moldings in the bedrooms and library; and twenty-one new raised panel doors with custom milled door casings, plinths, and baseboards. The wood flooring throughout the home was refinished.

System-wide improvements included a new HVAC system with seven air handling units and a separate condenser in the new mechanical room. New electrical service and wiring for the home was installed with riser and panel from the cellar. 

Tribeca Apartment

Project Size: 6,000 sq. ft.
Architect/Interior Designer: Monique Gibson Interior Design
Project Description: A “refresh” throughout for this duplex penthouse, with more extensive renovations in the kitchen, entry foyer, and coat closet. Additional improvements included a layout reconfiguration for a more expansive and functional living space.

The apartment’s center bedroom was split and combined with adjoining bedrooms, while another  was converted into an office. Custom millwork included a “birdhouse” bunk bed, library build-out, and coat closet. Oversized metal and glass doors at entry foyer were fabricated and installed.

In the kitchen, the backsplash and cabinets were removed and new base cabinets were installed to extend the Kitchen area. Island millwork was extended with new soapstone countertop, and a new slate stone backsplash with solid live-edge wood shelves were cantilevered from the wall.

New wall coverings, lighting, fresh paint and newly refinished floors completed the effect.