The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qolalka Gudaha iyo Bandhigyada Competition Category.

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The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga

by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

Client: Feng and Chen Partners Design New York

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Gudaha Category

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The Design

About The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga

Qoraalka Buugga: Upper East Suite waa naqshad gudaha guri ah oo ku taal dhisme hoteel-guri ah oo la dhisay 1924, kuna yaal Degmada Taariikhiga ah ee Upper East Side ee New York. Guriga waxaa loo daboolay (renovate) lammaane ururiya nalal iyo alaab-guri Art Deco taariikhdoodu tahay 1930-yadii. Alwaax-shaqeyn dherer buuxa leh, oo ay ku jiraan armaajooyinka buugaagta, khaanadaha kaydinta, iyo armaajooyinka dharka, ayaa lagu soo saaray warshad alwaax-shaqeyn ka dibna lagu isku dhejiyay goobta. Albaabbada slaydhka ee ah galaas qafiifsan iyo qaybinta alwaax ayaa u oggolaanaya qolalka in la furo ama la xiro. Sagxadaha muraayadeed (mirror) ayaa ka dhigaya gudaha guriga mid u muuqda mid ballaaran oo furan. Qorshaha wuxuu ku daraa meel kaydin iyo qol wax lagu barto isla salka dhismaha taariikhiga ah ee go'an.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. The Upper East Suite Shaqada Ugu Muhiimsan: Naqshadaynta Gudaha Guriga si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

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.