A model unit within David Chipperfield's new residential tower in Midtown Manhattan has been furnished with whimsical decor and colourful artwork selected by the curatorial firm Standard Arts.

The apartment is located on the 24th floor in the 34-storey tower, which is the first condominium building to rise along Bryant Park ? an important public space near Times Square. The Bryant also marks British architect David Chipperfield's first ground-up residential tower in America.

Standard Arts, a design and arts curator based in New York and Mexico City, was tasked with furnishing a two-bedroom model unit within the tower. The aim was to present "an exhibition of artwork and contemporary design, curated through an unconventional approach". "Using architect David Chipperfield's thoughtful architectural and interior design as the backdrop, the combination of art, furniture and objects appeals to the uniquely curious mind," Standard Arts said in a project description.

L-shaped in plan, the model apartment totals 1,391 square feet (129 square metres). Rooms features walls sheathed in terrazzo, oak herringbone flooring and tall windows with black frames. The finishes are intended to give the tower "a consistent voice and a high-end, classical elegance".

Throughout the dwelling, the curatorial team incorporated furnishings and accessories from Objects of Common Interest, a design studio based in Brooklyn and Athens, Greece. Peppered throughout the dwe...