This historic 6-level townhouse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood traces the lines of its lineage with infinite intent. In the building's previous life – circa 1850 – it was at once a refuge for artists, an upscale boarding house and a convent home to the Sisters of St. Agnes. Following in the faded footsteps of the original 7,800 square foot floor plan, modernist and historic moments are reconciled through measured transitions of material and movement, tailoring the home’s aesthetic to better suit contemporary life.