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Inside the Iconic Curved Glass Building on the Upper West Side

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Location
Manhattan, New York, New York
Structure
Condo
Style
Modern
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow residents to enjoy romantic views of the Upper West Side and the neighborhood's famous prewar architecture.
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow residents to enjoy romantic views of the Upper West Side and the neighborhood's famous prewar architecture.
The bedroom at the residence was designed as a relaxing space with muted colors.
The bedroom at the residence was designed as a relaxing space with muted colors.
CetraRuddy embraced wallpaper for the design, selecting a colorful pattern that complements Robert Indiana prints.
CetraRuddy embraced wallpaper for the design, selecting a colorful pattern that complements Robert Indiana prints.
CetraRuddy prioritizes flex spaces for apartment dwellers. This space can be used as a media room, children's playroom or office, depending on the resident's needs as they move through life.
CetraRuddy prioritizes flex spaces for apartment dwellers. This space can be used as a media room, children's playroom or office, depending on the resident's needs as they move through life.
The living room is an open-concept space, tied together by the clever use of an area rug.
The living room is an open-concept space, tied together by the clever use of an area rug.
Each space within the living room is defined.
Each space within the living room is defined.
A buff and white kitchen benefits from pops of organize and polished hardware.
A buff and white kitchen benefits from pops of organize and polished hardware.
Marble clads the master bathroom for a spa-like appeal.
Marble clads the master bathroom for a spa-like appeal.
CetraRuddy accessorized the kitchen with brass accents and a geometric console table.
CetraRuddy accessorized the kitchen with brass accents and a geometric console table.

Details

Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
1

Credits

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Architect
Handel Architects
Interior Design
CetraRuddy

From Luxury Lifestyles

One of the very first modern projects to come to New York's Upper West Side was called “The Corner.” The year was 2010, and the rental building designed by Handel Architects was a groundbreaking feat for the modernist movement, winning rare and unprecedented praise from the community for its perfect integration into the neighborhood’s traditional prewar context. The building's curved glass façade wrapping the iconic corner of Broadway and 72nd Street was its signature, and became instantly one of the most recognizable structures on the Upper West Side.

A full decade after this wildly successful debut, “The Corner” has transformed into a luxury condominium called 212 West 72nd Street, and has unveiled a new residence designed by celebrated architecture and interiors firm CetraRuddy.

Giving attention to the details that matter most, CetraRuddy took every opportunity to optimize storage, emphasize light and create flow throughout the home. The firm selected a soft color palette of neutral tones, subtle metallic accents and unique textures to complement the light-filled interiors, and incorporated finishes such as white lacquer and quartzite in the kitchen, and white oak plank flooring throughout. In the custom kitchen, the cabinetry and countertops are not only designed for form, but also for function with plenty of storage spaces.

In the master bathroom, luxurious materials and thoughtful details create a private sanctuary. A custom-designed vanity by CetraRuddy features polished nickel accents and large, deep drawers clad in a leathered textile. A medicine cabinet offering abundant storage is framed in nickel, and sconces accented by handmade crystal shades cast a romantic light. The shower is crafted with fluted glass panels set in a polished nickel frame, and a soaking tub features a custom marble surround. Floor-to-ceiling marble walls and honed marble floors complete a sophisticated environment.

The stunning home also features subtle pops of color, including a bright orange offsetting the neutral color palette in the kitchen, and cheery artwork creating contrast from the urban views outside.

The spaces serve as great examples for how to achieve warmth in a modern building.