Red House ARCHITECT: Harde & Short DATE: 1903-04 STYLE: Terra-cotta Red House, an exceptionally handsome apartment building, located at 350 West 85th Street near the southeast corner of West 85th Street and Riverside Drive, was built in 1903-04. An early building designed by the firm of Harde & Short. Red House takes its name from the color of the brick facing, which is set off by an abundant use of light-colored terra-cotta ornament.