The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Ukupi Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiUkupi· 2025

The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin

by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

Client: Feng and Chen Partners Design New York

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Ukupi Category

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The Design

About The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin

Upper East Suite nisqaqa huk wasi ukhu kamaynin, 1924 watapi ruwasqa apartment hotel wasipi, New York llaqtapi Upper East Side Historic District nisqapi kaq. Kay apartmentqa allichasqa karqan huk iskay runakunapaq, paykunaqa 1930 watakunamanta Art Deco nisqa k'anchaykunata hinaspa muyuchikunatapas huñunku (coleccionanku). Llapan sayay k'aspi ruwaykuna, libro churana estanteriakuna, waqaychana armariokuna, wardrobekunapas, huk millwork shop nisqapi ñawpaqta ruwasqa karqan, chaymantataq wasipi hunt'asqa (armasqa). Textura nisqayuq qespi (glass) kicharikuq punkukuna hinaspa k'aspimanta t'aqanakunaqa kamachinku wasi ukhukunata kicharinapaq utaq wisq'anapaq. Espejo hina k'anchaq surfaciekunaqa wasi ukhuta aswan kicharisqata reqsichinku. Kay plan nisqaqa yapan waqaychana pachakunata hinaspa estudio nisqata, chay fijo historikoq layout ukhupi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. The Upper East Suite Wasi Ukhu Kamaynin mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This apartment is located in New York's Upper East Side Historic District. Built in 1924 as an apartment hotel and later converted into a residence, the building bears a French name inspired by a renowned wine region. The owners, a middle aged couple passionate about art and design, collect 1930s Art Deco lighting and furniture from New York, Paris, and Shanghai. The design harmonizes their interests with the building's history while optimizing space with custom storage and a study for a refined modern lifestyle.
Dimensions & Packaging: Historic Hotel Apartment Suite Renovation Design
Tags: New York, Manhattan, Upper East Side Historic District, Pre-war Apartment, Art Deco, Contemporary Living, Feng and Chen New York, Guoqiang Feng, Yan Chen, Yicheng Feng
Production Technology: The design required high precision due to extensive full height woodwork, including bookshelves, storage cabinets, and wardrobes with seamless linear designs. These elements were prefabricated in a millwork shop for precise cutting and assembled on site. Full height glass mirrors required exact positioning and seamless integration. Additionally, the installation of a single slab marble backsplash in the kitchen and large format marble in the bathroom demanded meticulous craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: As a protected historic building, preserving its architectural heritage was essential. Originally designed as an apartment hotel suite, the layout imposed spatial limitations, making it challenging to adapt the apartment for modern urban living. The key challenge was maximizing functionality within these constraints - integrating storage, privacy, and flexibility without compromising the building's historical integrity. Balancing heritage preservation with contemporary needs required careful planning and innovative solutions.
Research: Located centrally in the Upper East Side, surrounded by classic pre-war buildings and completed in 1924, the owners aimed to capture and preserve the atmosphere of that era. The team conducted targeted research into iconic 1930s Art Deco interiors nearby, including The Carlyle, The Mark, and 740 Park Avenue.
Inspiration: Inspired by the rich history of this Pre-war apartment on the Upper East Side of New York, the designers sought to revive the elegance of the 1930s. Encouraged by the collection of lighting and furniture from that era, carefully curated by the residents, they seamlessly integrated these pieces into the newly acquired residence, creating a functional yet refined living space. Their approach was guided by meticulous spatial planning and historical research, balancing period aesthetics with modern comfort.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2024 in New York City and finished in February 2025 in New York City.
Operation Flow: This residence was transformed from a former apartment hotel suite, with the design maximizing flexibility despite the fixed layout. Textured glass sliding doors were added to the kitchen and bedroom, while the study features wooden sliding partitions. When open, these doors create a fluid, interactive space; when closed, they provide privacy. Strategically placed mirrored surfaces throughout enhance the sense of space, making the interior feel more open and dynamic.
Team Members: Yan Chen
Yicheng Feng
Image Credits: Copyright belongs to Feng and Chen Partners Design New York.