Quail Road Residence, Greenwich, Connecticut

Quail Road Residence (Surgery #10)

Lot size: 2.3 acres
Building size: 7,500 sq ft
Location: Greenwich, CT
Program: Interior Design and Decoration of Single Family Residence

A somewhat generic home in Greenwich, Connecticut needed to be despec’d and personalized. As an art advisor at JM Schlank Art Advisory, homeowner Josephine Schlank envisioned a design that would accommodate her family of five, as well as an extensive collection of contemporary art. In a collaboration with architect and designer Farnaz Mansuri, the two set about a plan for renovation which organized the space around the displays of artworks, intended to be both accessible and integrated with everyday life.

Upon entering the residence, one first encounters a Jeppe Hein neon art piece stating ‘Please do not touch the artwork.’ In a home with three children, including two boys who often attempt to play hockey indoors, this tongue-in-cheek neon work sets the tone for the rest of the household. The architecture was also reconfigured to eliminate dead-ends, creating a flow between rooms and an ease of movement throughout the space.

As the living room functions as a gallery with minimal furnishings, the den was
designed to be the most lived-in room. Here, sculptures by Francis Upritchard
adorn a Lucite coffee table and a Mickalene Thomas painting hangs above the
grey linen sofa.

With views of the outdoors, the kitchen and dining area also feature a painting of a jar of Nutella by artist Kevin Berlin, providing a welcoming space for the family to share meals together.

Principal-Lead Designer: Farnaz Mansuri
Designer: Thomas Shea
Photographer: Frank Oudeman
Contractor: Sim Soon Construction
Interior Designer: de-spec

Published :
“Renovation of House”, Contemporary Minimalist Spaces, 2013
“Personalizing the Home”, Architectural Digest Mexico, 2012

Recognition :
Innovation in Design Award, Interior Design, CTC&G, 2013