Robert W. Anthony Architect, PLLC

CONVERTING this original ensuite bedroom into a new Library and Powder Room required rethinking the room but also all the systems: how to introduce air conditioning (in the ceiling above the desk) and where to relocate the bathroom toilet?! (now hidden, unlike before construction!)  In the end the effort seems effortless and the client wouldn't have it any other way.  The additional comforts were provided by Interior Designer Gerald Lanza.

THIS out-of-the-way location in the Berkshires gave the clients a comfortable place to spread out and enjoy the expanse of the mountain environment.  This spacious bathroom is an example.

WHEN interior designer, Brian McCarthy, was ready to construct a pool pergola at his country house he was inspired by the temple structures in the Royal Gardens at Highgrove.  Our design keys off this reference to create both a focal point in the garden and a relaxing poolside shelter.  The craftsmanship and heavy timber details by Vermont Timber Works made this one of the most unique structures we’ve built.

THIS gracious country home had been previously renovated - but not to the new owner's satisfaction.  Here the once tired and outdated suburban bathroom has now been upgraded to match the quality of the rest of the house and the property it occupies.

THESE clients required a full renovation of their apartment to be in a style to match their primary residence outside of the city.  This has allowed them to feel at home while visiting NYC.

WHEN the interior design firm of Brian J. McCarthy, Inc. found their new location on 57th Street the firm needed an appropriate space for meeting clients and presenting ideas.  Upgrading this original white box from an ordinary office to a showcase for good design required architectural revisions, custom furniture, and the creative flair of Brian McCarthy.

DURING this apartment renovation the clients decided to replace the original Library with a newly upgraded Library.  By adding burled walnut paneling, hand carved mouldings, and the decorative touches of Interior Designer, Brian McCarthy, the results are a room comfortable enough for conversation or for watching the latest news on the television hidden behind the mirror.
 

AFTER exploring numerous design options for reconfiguring the limited space of the master suite to include a walk-in closet we finally considered a walk-thru closet.  This presented the opportunity for an ordinary closet to become a well appointed dressing room and a much more spacious feeling of space in the master bedroom.

Perched above Union Square this terrace is the perfect spot for an intimate dinner or drinks with friends.  The original wind-batter space was too open to be comfortable or private.  The new plantings, provided by Amber Freda Designs, and a custom bench that doubles as a wind screen (note the glass panels) make it perfect for observing the activities in the park below long into the night.

THIS homeowner purchased a Park Avenue apartment in estate condition and expressed a strong desire to brighten up the dreary spaces - especially the kitchen.  Our proposal to enlarge the window opening and add another door out to the south-facing terrace was welcomed, but welcomed with some skepticism.  In the end there is no doubt it was worth the effort.

THE client's desire for a kitchen open to the south-facing window was a sensible request to improve this Fifth Avenue apartment's condition.  But the original kitchen was in a dark corner and blocked by other service rooms.  By shifting the plumbing and removing walls we transformed the space and relocated the powder room to a more convenient location.

This gentleman's cramped bathroom required aesthetic details and functionality.

THIS Upper West Side apartment building allowed for the addition of a pop-up penthouse and terrace.  The coop board required the terrace to be suspended above the roof, while the Landmarks Commission required the penthouse to be sunken into the roof to reduce the visibility.  These conflicting requirements were nevertheless overcome to produce a very satisfying retreat above the city