Warren Street Apartment by Crina Arghirescu Architecture

Located on the 21st floor of a sleek glass tower in the heart of Tribeca, Warren Street Apartment by Crina Arghirescu Architecture reflects the homeowner’s affinity for bold colour, classic design and sculptural pieces.

Drawn to vibrant, emotive design, the homeowner enlisted Crina Arghirescu Rogard – architect and interior designer of her eponymous practice, whose diverse background spans Bucharest, Milan, Paris, and New York – to redesign the 220-square-metre apartment. The client’s vision aligned with Rogard’s artistic approach, summed up in a brief that any designer would relish: “The bolder and more vibrant, the better,” says Rogard. The homeowner’s unique perception of colour also helped shape the design. “Being partially colourblind, he responds to pure, vivid hues – bright blues, reds and yellows.”

The client’s vision aligned with Rogard’s artistic approach, summed up in a brief that any designer would relish: “The bolder and more vibrant, the better,” says Rogard.

The designer began by addressing the apartment’s disconnected layout, skilfully reconfiguring the interior into a series of spaces anchored by bold accents. At its heart lies a dramatic, curved stainless-steel kitchen – created in collaboration with Italian artist Henry Timi – which Rogard describes as “a sculptural centrepiece and a work of art that maximises views to downtown Manhattan”. Its mirror-finish exterior playfully reflects the nearby dining area, where a custom chandelier by Guillermo Santomá adds an eclectic touch, combining multi-coloured metal, acrylic, reflective foil and a variety of lightbulbs sourced from across Europe.

In the adjacent living space, red lacquered shelves – designed in collaboration with Liz Hopkins as part of Rogard’s furniture collection – create a vibrant, bold focal point. Positioned above upholstered daybeds, this feature “balances aesthetic appeal with the client’s unique visual needs,” says Rogard. A Rose sofa by Joris Poggioli commands attention, complemented by a Scrap Poly Blue chair by Max Lamb for Salon 94, a Giorgio II coffee table by Francesco Balzano and a laser-cut stainless-steel sculpture by Romanian artist Daniela Palimariu – together forming a compelling, layered tableau. Collectively, the kitchen, dining and living zones create an inviting space for entertaining. “With its open, adaptable layout, the room effortlessly accommodates memorable gatherings, making it an essential and beloved space for the client.”

“Infused with custom pieces that tell a story of creativity and craftsmanship, the design brings unexpected yet beautiful compositions to life in every room,” says Rogard.

Transforming a former dressing room into a luxurious bathtub alcove, the designer created a quiet sanctuary, seamlessly connected to the main bedroom by a custom glass partition. A bespoke Yves Klein blue tub – designed in collaboration with Facture Studio – forms a striking feature that “took no less than 10 resin samples to get just right,” reveals Rogard. Its vivid hue is echoed in the bedroom’s gradient blue rug and a vintage Portuguese headboard, layered with an ultramarine canvas by Hernan Ardila – a captivating composition that blurs the line between furniture and art.

Throughout Warren Street Apartment, custom joinery and polished stainless-steel partitions and doors create a sense of cohesion, while dynamic, meaningful design pieces contribute to a deeply personal and expressive interior. “Each piece was carefully chosen to create a [sense of] harmony that feels effortless and elegant. Infused with custom pieces that tell a story of creativity and craftsmanship, the design brings unexpected yet beautiful compositions to life in every room,” says Rogard.

Through vibrancy and texture, minimalism and restraint, Warren Street Apartment reflects the client’s adventurous taste in art and design.

Through vibrancy and texture, minimalism and restraint, Warren Street Apartment reflects the client’s adventurous taste in art and design. “In many ways, my approach resembles that of a collector,” says Rogard. “I find inspiration from various periods – both vintage and contemporary – and explore different materials, colours and textures.” By embracing primary hues and bold contrasts to create discernible depth, Rogard transforms the space into “a new, personal and atemporal reality – uniquely personal and artistically bold.”

Architecture and interior design by Crina Arghirescu Architecture. Artwork by Claudia Baez and Catinca Malaimare.