therefore, the intervention consisted of removing the servant's room as the client did not want live-in help; expanding the kitchen to take advantage of both the view and so it wouid become a more active space in the residence, as the owner likes to cook. all the traditional rooms were eliminated and a single continuous space was created along fifth avenue a new lavatory and service bar was added facing the study and the entry was opened to light and air. the master suite was completely reworked adding dressing areas and expanding the bath to include a large shower room and two wash basins.