This September, a pair of condominiums called The Style and designed by Gene Kaufman Architect will open in East Harlem at 51 East 131st Street and 48 East 132nd Street, between Park and Madison avenues. The project was developed by 1916 Partners LLC.

Resting on a single parcel of land, the structures surround a 1,900-square-foot courtyard with trees, benches and tables. The buildings will be open, light and airy, inside and out, with an elegant, minimalist and sleek street presence that features a rich interplay of vividly contrasting colors and textures.

The 8,300-square-foot 51 East 131st Street is six stories and has 12 units while the 13,000-square-foot 48 East 132nd Street is seven stories and 19 units. The units will include a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

In addition to a courtyard, the buildings share a fitness center, a recreation space, and indoor bike storage.

Said Gene Kaufman, Founder and Principal of Gene Kaufman Architect, “Our goal was to evoke Harlem’s rich cultural and architectural heritage while designing something that fit the neighborhood’s residential scale. We’ve accomplished that with this pair of buildings, which bring a jazz-inflected energy indicative of Harlem’s rich past and exciting present.”

The interiors are by Pitchon Design Group.

Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) is known for high-caliber, high-impact designs that are both innovative and highly efficient. For nearly 30 years, Founding Principal Gene Kaufman and his team have helped New York City’s most active developers realize substantial bottom-line results through thoughtful design, bringing to bear a wide-ranging expertise in zoning, land-use, variances, urban planning, and historic restoration. Known as hospitality architects par excellence, GKA also has a large portfolio of commercial, educational and institutional commissions; residential projects; and urban developments, notably multi-family residences and adaptive-reuse projects. An award-winning interior design practice has created striking interiors for boutique and branded hotels, multi-unit residential properties, and cutting-edge restaurants and lounges. In 2011, GKA joined forces with the legendary Gwathmey Siegel + Associates to form Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman Architects, which works collaboratively with GKA to offer clients the full spectrum of architectural services. For more information, visit www.gkapc.com.