Luxury Residential Building
project overview
Location: New York City
Date: 2024
Material: Marmo Statuario Venato
Status: Completed
Italian Soul on the Upper East Side: The Art of Conviviality
In the beating heart of the Big Apple, within a refined and restored historic building, we have brought the essence of the Italian lifestyle. This project stems from the desire to offer a corner of authentic tradition, reinterpreted for the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the Upper East Side. The kitchen is no longer just a functional space, but a stage for design where marble becomes the absolute protagonist of a timeless domestic experience transforming food preparation into a convivial ritual typical of Italy's great historic estates.
Phase I: Selection of Statuario Venato Marble
For such a high-profile context, the choice of raw material was uncompromising, drawing from the very heart of the Apuan Alps.
Apuan Excellence We personally selected slabs of Premium Statuario marble, the world’s most noble marble, seeking the perfect balance between the crystalline white background and the bold, sinuous grey veining.
Quality Standards: Each block was analyzed to ensure the absence of impurities and a chromatic response that enhances the natural light of New York penthouses, ensuring an aesthetic of absolute luxury.
Phase II: Surface Engineering and Design
The transition from raw slab to furniture element required millimetric planning to harmonize the stone with the spaces of the Upper East Side.
Bespoke Layout: We collaborated closely with the client to define a custom layout. The goal was to create a continuous veining pattern, transforming every countertop and vertical cladding into a unique, unrepeatable natural masterpiece.
Master Craftsmanship: The central islands, countertops, and backsplashes were crafted using precision machinery to achieve perfect angles and elegant profiles, while simultaneously ensuring the durability required for intensive daily use in a high-end residential setting.


"Lifestyle" Installation and Treatment
The final installation established the ultimate dialogue between Italian craftsmanship and New York architecture.
Bookmatched Installation: The installation meticulously addressed the alignment of the veins between horizontal surfaces and vertical cladding, ensuring that visual fluidity which is the hallmark of authentic Made in Italy.
Advanced Protective Treatment: Given the intended use (the kitchen), we applied latest generation antistain protection protocols. These treatments preserve the purity of the crystalline white without altering its natural luster, safeguarding it from acidic substances and external agents.
Final Testing: The project culminated in the delivery of spaces ready to be lived in, where the monumentality of the stone blends seamlessly with the warmth of the contemporary home.