The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.

BoronseKa Hare· 2025

The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo

by Guoqiang Feng and Yan Chen

Client: Feng and Chen Partners Design New York

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category

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The Design

About The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo

Mongolo wa Buka: Upper East Suite ke moralo wa ka hare wa bolulo o hlophisitsweng ka hare ho mohaho wa hotele ya diflete ya 1924 e Upper East Side Historic District, New York. Flete ena e ile ya ntlafatswa bakeng sa banyalani ba bokellang mabone le fenitjhara tsa Art Deco tsa dilemo tsa bo-1930. Mesebetsi ya lehong e tletseng ho tloha fatshe ho isa marulelong, ho kenyeletswa dishelefu tsa dibuka, dikabinete tsa polokelo le dikabinete tsa diaparo, e ile ya hlophiswa pele ka lebenkeleng la mesebetsi ya lehong ebe e kopantswe sebakeng. Mamati a tsamayang a khalase e nang le mefuta le matlapa a lehong a lumella diphapano hore di kene kapa di kwalwe. Bokaho bo kang seiphone bo etsa hore ka hare ho utlwahale bo bulehile haholwanyane. Moralo ona o eketsa sebaka sa polokelo le ntlo ya ho ithuta ka hare ho moralo o sa fetoheng wa histori.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. The Upper East Suite Mosebetsi wa Sehlooho: Moralo wa Ka Hare wa Ntlo ya Bolulo e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

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.