November 13, 2026

Words: Malia Agostinelli

Photography: Colin Miller

Inside The Henry, A New Residential Tower by Robert A.M. Stern Architects

A classic masonry façade of Indiana limestone and hand-set brick, accented with embossed metal details, defines the exterior of The Henry. Located on New York’s Upper West Side, the 18-story residential apartment building was designed inside and out by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

Led by partners Paul Whalen and Michael Jones, alongside the firm’s head of interior design, Christina Victori, the team created a seamless sense of continuity across architecture, interiors, and landscape. Drawing on the traditions of Manhattan’s early 20th-century palazzo-inspired residential buildings, The Henry incorporates architectural elements such as buttresses, setback terraces, and arches to break down the building’s impressive scale.

“We used that tradition as a framework rather than something to replicate literally,” says the team at RAMSA. “Creating interiors that feel connected to the neighborhood while allowing for a more contemporary expression through the furnishings, materials, and detailing.”

Walk Through The Henry 

  • Dining room with a long wooden table, eight white upholstered chairs, and a large vase of dried branches, set against glossy blue paneled walls and a large abstract painting.
    “We approached these spaces as a natural extension of the interior environment, fostering a harmonious and cohesive residential experience,” says the creative team at RAMSA.
  • A living room featuring two curved, off-white sofas facing a black marble fireplace, with two nesting coffee tables on a patterned rug between them and paneled walls with glass doors on either side.
    For RAMSA, the interior of The Henry were “deeply informed by the rich historic context of the Upper West Side neighborhood.”
  • A view through a doorway into a living room featuring curved blue and white sofas, a large stone coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
    The Henry’s residential lobby is defined by simplified classicism with wood panels and custom wall lanterns.
  • A dark wooden conference table with six dark blue armchairs in a room featuring floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves and a large window.
    The game room serves as a microcosm of the building’s broader vision—a meaningful space that encourages community, engagement, and shared experience.
  • A two-lane bowling alley with a neon pin sign, a shoe rental cubby, and digital scoreboards above the lanes.
    RAMSA pays homage to Long Island’s history of grand homes, which featured their own bowling lanes in the early 20th century.

In the lobby, custom oak millwork paneling, soaring ceilings, and marble flooring establish a sense of understated grandeur. A bespoke fireplace is carefully situated beneath a large window and bookended by glass double doors. Just beyond, lush gardens and planted outdoor spaces extend the residential experience. An eighth-floor amenity terrace, complete with a bocce court, softens the boundaries between interior and exterior living.

Wrapped in wood paneling and softened by upholstered finishes, The Henry’s bowling alley creates a welcoming social space that appeals to all ages. Nearby, a game room, library, screening room, and private dining room—complete with a catering kitchen—form a sequence of vignettes that reflect the building’s broader ethos.

“Our approach to amenity design is rooted in the idea of creating an amplified version of the home’s entertaining spaces,” says the team at RAMSA. “We offer beautifully crafted settings that foster connection and invite residents to share the building with friends and family.”

read more