Manhattan Townhouse: Residence 2123

 Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City

Interior Design: Design Studio Husband Wife

Photography © Nicole Frazen 

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Studio Husband Wife: This historic 6-level townhouse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood traces the lines of its lineage with infinite intent. In the building's previous life – circa 1850 – it was at once a refuge for artists, an upscale boarding house and a convent home to the Sisters of St. Agnes. Following in the faded footsteps of the original 7,800 square foot floor plan, modernist and historic moments are reconciled through measured transitions of material and movement, tailoring the home’s aesthetic to better suit contemporary life.

The Husband Wife studio’s project combines historical heritage with contemporary solutions: modernist elements are seamlessly integrated into the original 19th-century layout. The design has been adapted for modern living through carefully considered changes to materials and the flow of movement within the six-storey townhouse.