Framing the Collection

Framing the Collection High ceilings and valuable art led designer David Scott to a dramatic scheme of artificial and natural light to create a home that functions as a comfortable gallery. David’s talents dovetailed beautifully with our expertise creating private museums in our clients’ homes. Project Highlights Location: New York, New York Designer: David Scott […]

Serial Renovators

Serial Renovators As a recommended contractor in this prominent building, Rusk was able to help experienced clients and their first rate designer Kenneth Alpert and architect Rich Furman to finalize the floorplan on this exquisitely detailed and laid out apartment.  The project includes an expanded bathroom, upgraded power, windows, and waterjet cut tiles. While our clients planned […]

Upper West Side Classic 6

Upper West Side Classic 6 During demolition, it was revealed that this penthouse apartment’s 100-year-old roof was about to collapse.  Rusk’s decade long relationship with the building’s engineer lead quickly to a structural resolution while building this happy family’s home reflecting their wide travels and interests. Project Highlights Location: New York, New York Architecture: Cindy […]

Soak Up the View

Soak Up the View The challenge for contemporary tower living is the relationship between the view and apartment. When a view is this spectacular, construction details have to be incredible to measure up to the vistas. The stone clad walls, custom wine room, and millwork from Switzerland hold their own here. Project Highlights Location: New […]

House Colorful Case Study

“>House Colorful While no food is allowed in any room but the kitchen and dining room; otherwise this home radiates family. It is a visual education in the decorative arts with no two rooms having the same molding program or color scheme. Every space was carefully designed in collaboration with the owners to express the […]

Soak Up The View Case Study

“>Soak Up the View The client bought two adjoining apartments in a tall needle building so that he could have full 360-degree views. While the building is architecturally significant, the apartments as constructed were frugal and poorly conceived. With simple sheetrock finishes, the bathroom had a dark alcove shower which blocked much of the view […]

Light Filled Townhouse Case Study

“>Light Filled Townhouse The goal of this Greenwich Village townhouse by Haute Architecture was to have a cutting-edge design, yet still be comfortable as a family home. The lack of natural light in the interior spaces, a major issue with townhomes, was a prime consideration. The project includes a new double-height living space which required […]