Harlem Residence, 2014

Located in the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District of Manhattan, this duplex apartment occupies the upper floors of an 1897 Renaissance Revival townhouse. The design of this 1,600 square-foot two-bedroom apartment combines a minimalist aesthetic with historic details.

The apartment takes advantage of abundant natural light through a large skylight, terrace doors and new window openings. The L-shaped kitchen creates living zones on the upper floor. The quarter-sawn white oak floor adds warmth and texture to an otherwise simple space.