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Fluted plaster curves around the oval shaped walls at1056 5th Avenue. Mid-century furniture creates several seating areas

Built in 1951 and designed by George F. Pelham, the lobby of 1056 5th Avenue was in need of a renovation when the cooperative board approached the team at VMAD.

The dated brown marble walls and floors were removed, and replaced with a VMAD-designed combination of finishes: Calcutta Caldia marble, satin-finished brass, a curvaceous fluted-plaster wall, and a book-matched plain cut walnut desk. Organized around a central oval floor design are several seating area that provide a respite for residents entering or leaving the building. Two mid-century leather wing chairs take pride-of-place in the space, creating a thoughtful dialog with the building’s facade of the same historical period.

The graciously proportioned elevator reception room was outfitted with walnut panelling and new satin-finish brass elevator doors; new elevator cabs with synergistic designs complete the project.

A walnut desk in the lobby of 1056 5th Avenue, which has a marble floor and walls. Satin brass doors complete the design
Fluted plaster curves around the oval shaped walls at1056 5th Avenue. Mid-century furniture creates several seating areas
A detail image of a satin brass door with the word PUSH on it.
luted plaster curves around the oval shaped walls at1056 5th Ave
A modern taupe-colored banquette in the lobby of 1056 5th Avenue
Walnut paneling lines the elevator bank at 1056 5th Avenue. Marble tile floors an satin brass elevator doors complete the space.
luted plaster curves around the oval shaped walls at1056 5th Ave