Scarface

Urban Reverie: Grit, Grace, and Garden

The Columbus Circle Residence sits at the edge of Central Park in Manhattan, framed by sweeping views of the city and its most iconic landscape. This luxury apartment renovation reimagines a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home as an urban sanctuary, where cinematic boldness meets quiet refinement.

The design concept, Urban Reverie: Grit, Grace, and Garden, weaves together the raw glamour of Scarface, the historic soul of old New York, and the tranquil presence of the park below. Lush textures and dramatic moments introduce a sense of cinematic opulence, while aged finishes and crafted detailing root the interiors in a timeless metropolitan character. Balanced against this richness is a palette drawn from Central Park’s flora—earthy neutrals and muted pastels that soften the urban edge and bring a sense of calm.

The result is a layered interior that celebrates contrast: grit and grace, history and modernity, city and garden. It is both bold and understated, designed as a retreat that feels storied yet alive, deeply connected to its setting in the heart of New York.

SCARFACE

Typology: Interior Renovation - Single Family Residence

Location: New York City

Year: Current

Status: Under Construction

Size: 1,514 sqft

Client: Private

WAKE’s Role: Architect & Project Manager

Design Team: Nathan E. Minett RA, Myat Kline, Xiaoxuan Hu, Mercedes Cuvi, Kevin Atkinson