The renovation project opened up the interior space, and created corridors to connect the Madison Avenue entrance to the Fifth Avenue entry. Moreover, all of the interior spaces -- including lobbies, elevators and retail -- were upgraded. In forming a design for the interior, Trump turned to Der Scutt, FAIA, with whom he has had a relationship for nearly 30 years. "Mr. Trump picked the stone himself," Scutt said. "He knew he wanted to use Vermont Verde Antique." In addition to Scutt, the design was driven by Matt Calamari and Mike Calamari of the Trump Organization.
Approximately 13,000 square feet of Vermont Verde Antique was specified for the flooring in the main lobby, north and south corridors and the Madison Avenue entry. The stone for the flooring was quarried by Marble Modes of College Point, NY.