Waves in Glass: A Custom Mosaic Bathroom at NYC’s Iconic Police Building

240 Centre St.-Penthouse

Waves in Glass: A Custom Mosaic Bathroom at NYC’s Iconic Police Building

Historic New York architecture meets contemporary glass mosaic art in this dramatic custom bathroom by Allison Eden Studios.

For the penthouse bathroom of the iconic Police Building at 240 Centre Street in New York City, Allison Eden Studios created a striking custom Waves glass mosaic tile installation designed to bring movement, contrast and artistic energy to the interior. The residence is particularly notable for its association with fashion designer Calvin Klein, who previously owned a penthouse in the landmark building.

Handcrafted in Allison Eden Studios’ Brooklyn mosaic studio, the Waves pattern transforms stained glass into an expressive architectural surface. Individual pieces of black, white and gray stained glass are carefully cut and arranged by skilled artisans, creating sweeping ribbons of color that appear to ripple across the wall.

Rather than relying on a conventional repeating tile pattern, the composition has the fluid quality of an original artwork. Bold black forms weave through luminous whites and layered grays, producing the illusion of silk, water and movement captured in glass.

The monochromatic palette gives the installation a sophisticated versatility. Although visually dramatic, the absence of bright color allows the mosaic to complement the historic character and refined architecture of the residence while creating a decidedly contemporary focal point.

Custom Mosaic Designed as Architectural Art

One of the defining qualities of an Allison Eden Studios installation is the ability to design artwork specifically for its architectural environment.

Each custom mosaic can be developed according to a project’s dimensions, color palette, scale and surrounding finishes, giving homeowners, interior designers and architects the freedom to create something that cannot be achieved with standard tile.

For this luxury New York City bathroom, the Waves mosaic turns a functional surface into an immersive work of art. The flowing pattern leads the eye through the room while the natural luminosity of stained glass responds to changing light throughout the day.

Viewed up close, the individual hand-cut pieces reveal the craftsmanship involved in creating the mosaic. From farther away, those pieces visually merge into broad, gestural waves.

The result demonstrates why custom glass mosaic can be so effective in luxury bathroom renovations, primary baths, showers, powder rooms and residential feature walls: it combines the permanence and practicality of tile with the individuality of commissioned artwork.

Handcrafted in Brooklyn for Extraordinary Interiors

Allison Eden Studios specializes in transforming stained glass and mirror into bespoke mosaic surfaces and artwork. Every project begins as a creative concept and is translated by hand into individual pieces of glass at the studio in Brooklyn, New York.

The Waves installation at 240 Centre Street is an especially fitting example—a New York-made work of decorative art created for one of New York City’s most distinctive historic residential buildings.

For homeowners renovating an exceptional residence, or interior designers searching for a signature material that cannot be found in a catalog, Allison Eden Studios creates custom mosaics that make the surface itself the artwork.

From bathrooms and showers to kitchens, bars, entryways, pools and statement walls, each commission can be customized in color, scale, pattern and dimensions.

The Waves mosaic proves that a bathroom wall doesn’t simply have to be covered in tile. It can become the most memorable work of art in the room.

Who creates custom glass mosaic tile for luxury bathrooms?

Allison Eden Studios creates custom glass mosaic tile and mosaic artwork for luxury residential and commercial interiors. Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York, each mosaic can be customized in size, color and pattern for bathrooms, showers, kitchens, pools, bars and architectural feature walls.

Can a glass mosaic be custom designed to fit a bathroom?

Yes. Allison Eden Studios designs bespoke glass mosaics to coordinate with the dimensions, architecture, color palette and finishes of an individual interior. Custom mosaics can be created for shower walls, bathroom feature walls, backsplashes and other architectural surfaces.

What makes Allison Eden Studios’ mosaic tile different?

Allison Eden Studios creates mosaics from individually cut pieces of stained glass, mirror and specialty glass. Rather than limiting a project to conventional repeating tile patterns, the studio can create flowing, artistic compositions specifically for an individual space.