This flat for a young family occupies a full floor in an established building on Manhattan's Upper East Side. From an apsidal entry hall, a broad gallery extends north and south for virtually the entire length of the apartment, opening to each of the principal rooms with views to the east and south. In combination with the open living room and dining room, the gallery fosters and easy flow for entertaining and family gatherings.

A rigorously employed yet relaxed vocabulary of classical detailing provides the apartment with a youthful but dignified informality that complements the owners' contemporary art and furnishings.