The Rector Place Apartment, designed by Pelletier Salgado in 2013, showcases a harmonious blend of modern design and thoughtful lighting solutions within a spacious 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath apartment in the heart of New York City’s Battery Park City neighborhood.
By utilizing a step in the slab above, the designers created a singular, narrow cove light that extends throughout the living areas, unifying the space with a continuous band of even illumination while preserving the apartment’s generous ceiling height.

About Rector Place Apartment
Nestled in the vibrant Battery Park City neighborhood of New York, the Rector Place Apartment exemplifies sophisticated urban living. Designed by the talented team at Pelletier Salgado in 2013, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath sanctuary offers a harmonious blend of contemporary style and functional elegance. Crafting Light and Space
The designers’ primary challenge was to enhance the lighting without compromising the airy, lofty feel of the space. By leveraging a smart step in the structural slab, they created a continuous, narrow cove light that extends from the foyer into the living areas, unifying the irregularly shaped spaces with a seamless, contemporary aesthetic.
An Open and Inviting Kitchen
The once-closed-off kitchen has been transformed into an open, integrated hub. The designers incorporated an existing dropped ceiling and surrounded it with a band of light, providing even illumination while maintaining the ...