We were asked to transform a forgotten apartment in a historic West Village building into an elegant destination penthouse. In order to accomplish this, a full gut renovation needed to be performed down to the building's structural components. The result created taller ceilings, larger windows and dramatic spaces, allowing the possibility of grander room and furniture layouts of this smaller than expected home. Some unexpected features include a massive window wall in the living room that doubles up as French doors leading one onto the fire escape, creating the feeling of a private balcony from within. A fossilized stone wraps the enlarged fireplace mantel juxtaposed with silk wall coverings harmoniously balances the room.