“The design firm Fox-Nahem was brought in to not merely stage the place with a bunch of generic furniture but to completely deck the place out...”
ViewDesigner-Done Duplex Offers Turn-Key Ultra-Luxury with Jetliner Views
Known for his exacting standards, French architect Thierry Despont created an envelope of sleek, high caliber finishes throughout the nearly 8,000-square-foot aerie that sits near the slender tip of the 1,050-foot-tall shard-like skyscraper that rises above the Museum of Modern Art in the heart of Midtown.
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“The city’s latest jewel box in the sky, beside the Museum of Modern Art, is making its debut as the Elle Decor skypad designed by Fox-Nahem.”
ViewInside Elle Decor’s Lavish $64M NYC Penthouse
A new duplex penthouse 1,050 feet above street level is about to hit the market at 53W53, 53 W. 53rd St., for $63.81 million — and the buyer can tack on an additional $2.5 million for the furnishings and more than $4 million for the artwork. The palatial digs take up the building’s entire 76th and 77th floors. At 7,973 square feet, the smashing residence features four bedrooms and 3½ baths. Details include a living room with 22-foot ceilings and views of Central Park.
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“Over the past couple of years, residential developers have increased their wine programs, hiring specialists, hosting private tastings and even providing ritzy storing options to house one’s elaborate collection.”
ViewWine, Wine and More Wine: The Latest Amenity for Luxury Condo Owners
At 53 West 53, which sits next to the Museum of Modern Art, there is a double-height, octagonal shaped tasting room with a variety of tables, gold leaf ceiling, cork flooring, decorative wine cabinets and private temperature-controlled wine vaults. The developers partnered with the local Morrell Wines in September to offer consultations, help with curation, exclusive access to rare vintages, restocking in individual homes, and private tastings, at no cost to residents except for the purchase of wine.
ViewELLE DECOR Unveils Our Manhattan Penthouse, Brought To Exquisite Life By Fox-Nahem
There’s been an influx of cloud-piercing New York City towers over the past 10 years, each staking its claim to Manhattan’s increasingly crowded skyline. One standout is the 1,050-foot-high 53 West 53, a Museum of Modern Art neighbor developed by Pontiac Land Group and Hines and executed by the Paris-based Pritzker Prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel. Its distinct diagrid facade—an exposed structural system that frames the view from every unit in the building—is further elevated by a recent addition: the ELLE DECOR Penthouse.
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“This quality of this building is truly a step above the rest,” Nahem tells Forbes. “We were lucky enough to get projects like this where we don’t need to enhance what’s already there.”
ViewA First Look Inside This $65 Million Duplex Penthouse In New York’s 53 West 53
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in a sky-high penthouse soaring 77 floors above Manhattan, step into Penthouse 76 at 53 West 53, a new luxury residential tower in Midtown.
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“From museum-worthy wall murals to Christian Siriano–worthy closets, this skyward space gives a whole new meaning to high design.”
View13 Design Ideas to Steal from the ELLE DECOR Penthouse
On the penthouse floor of 53 West 53—a Jean Nouvel–designed high-rise that’s just steps from the Museum of Modern Art—the dizzying 1,050-foot sky-high view isn’t the only spectacle that’s worth a double take. Working amid these sprawling 22-foot ceilings, New York–based ELLE DECOR A-List designer Joe Nahem, of Fox-Nahem Associates, created a world within a world leveraging the talents of dozens of artisans.
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“Jean Nouvel's MoMA tower in Midtown just unveiled a swanky new place for residents to store and sip their most prized bottles.”
ViewThis Bonkers Wine Room Inside a Manhattan High-Rise Is More Lavish Than Your Home
The oenophile-oriented offering includes a posh, octagonal-shaped wine room with a tasting area, windowed lounge and 34 temperature-controlled vaults. Despont adorned the space with leather and metallic bronze accents and used gold leaf to cover the double-height ceiling—also seen in the lobby. Elsewhere, American walnut and cork flooring make the whole thing feel ultra-warm and refined.
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“The environment's powerful art and architecture have guided the decisions made by RR interiors in apartment 61A.”
ViewExclusive Peek at Artfully Curated Home in Jean Nouvel’s 53 West 53
Taking her cues from MoMA's outpost, which sits next door to this 82-storey skyscraper, Rebecca Robertson of New York design studio RR Interiors has crafted a new composition for one of the apartments inside Jean Nouvel's iconic 53 West 53.
View“This program is a game-changer for what the future of fashion and beauty could be, an easy booking through your building’s VIP concierge service.”
ViewNew York’s Luxury Towers Bring In-House Fashion Offerings
New York City’s luxury towers have seen next-level amenities, from private nutritionists to spas and sports, in-house. Now, we are seeing more fashion and beauty offerings, too. Some luxury towers offer services right inside their own home—offering manicures on their couch, haircuts, or a styling session. Take celebrity hairstylist John Barrett, who will visit the luxury apartments at 53 W 53 to cut and style your hair in the comfort of your home, as part of the building’s VIP access. It’s Barrett’s first and only venture with a residential tower.
ViewExclusive: This NYC Condo Building Will Soon Offer Helicopter Rides to the Airport
The luxury Manhattan residential building has revealed exclusively to Robb Report its new partnership with Blade aviation to provide private transfers to and from all New York airports via the charter’s nearby location in Midtown West.
View“Offering a range of amenities and exclusive services, the development has now unveiled its state-of-the-art Wellness Center: a haven of green walls, swimming pools, calm and luxury for its lucky residents.”
ViewWow-factor Wellness Center at Jean Nouvel’s 53W53 in New York
Stretching out across the entire 12th floor of the building, the centre incorporates spa and fitness facilities, including a generous swimming pool with a lush green wall designed by French botanist Patrick Blanc; a squash room; a fully equiped gym with separate yoga/Pilates room; and a golf simulator that lets you play (virtually) at some of the best courses in the world.
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Full-Floor Residence at Manhattan’s 53 West 53 Asks $46.68 Million
A full-floor residence at 53 West 53, a new condominium above The Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel is coming onto the market for $46.68 million, Mansion Global has learned. Occupying the entire 65th floor of the 82-story building, the 6,448-square-foot home is serviced by a private, high-speed elevator. Oversized walnut doors open to an entrance hall, an open living room measuring more than 1.400 square feet, a dining area and an eat-in kitchen. The home has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a den and an office, according to the developers, Singapore-based Pontiac Land and international real estate firm Hines.
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“"When we work in spaces with really beautiful architecture, we try to be conscientious about the balance of all the different elements" - Brad Ford”
ViewTake an Exclusive Look Inside the New Model Residence at Jean Nouvel's 53 West 53 Supertall Skyscraper That's Set Atop the MoMA
Architect Jean Nouvel is known for his out-of-the-box thinking, like his design for an Arabian resort built in a rock. So, it makes sense he would be tapped to take on a project steeped in artistic pursuits: the new residential tower, 53 West 53, located above Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art. And while we've gotten to see the exterior of the tapered 1,050-foot-high building come to life, Departures got an exclusive look inside the new model residence designed by acclaimed interior designer Brad Ford.
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“Fu took cues from the building's exterior to integrate a unique diagrid detail.”
Andre Fu Sits Down with Galerie Magazine
Andre Fu of Hong Kong-based studio AFSO sat down with Galerie Magazine to discuss his international portfolio, including his work on the model residence at 53 West 53. Fu took cues from the building's exterior to integrate a unique diagrid detail without compromising the flow of the apartment. In addition to using pieces from his André Fu Living furniture collection and custom furniture unique to the residence, Fu worked with French gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin to showcase distinctive art works throughout.
Thierry Despont Updates the Grand Lobby Tradition for New York’s 53 West 53
Thierry Despont sat down for an interview with AD PRO, taking them through his design and inspiration for the 9,000-square-foot lobby space in the Jean Nouvel–designed residential tower. While 53 West 53’s exterior may be contemporary, its lobby hearkens to grander times — in size, material choices, and decoration. An ode to the building’s architecture, the main space’s ceiling is coffered and the American oak floor is gridded with Noir St. Laurent marble inlays.
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“While the rest of the city is obsessed with intense skinniness or is lost in the dim, expressionless glass curtain walls of corporate extrusion, French architect Jean Nouvel has sneaked in to show the native New Yorkers how to do it.”
ViewJean Nouvel’s Tower Puts The Gotham Back Into New York
53 West 53 now accomodates The Museum of Modern Art's large new galleries designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Gensler, which opened last month. Rising 1,050 feet above the MoMA, the building features 145 luxurious residences with upscale amenities: a double height wine room with private wine vaults, a golf simulator, a double height lounge room overlooking Central Park, and a 65-foot lap pool. Residents also have exclusive Benefactor Memberships to the museum next door.
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“While art aficionados are anxiously awaiting the AD100 Diller Scofidio + Renfro–designed expansion and reopening of New York’s Museum of Modern Art in October, art-minded patrons will soon begin moving into the residential tower next door.”
ViewRoman and Williams Give AD PRO a First Look Inside Their Model Apartment at Jean Nouvel's MoMA Tower
AD100 Designer Roman and Williams took Architectural Digest on a tour of the newly completed model residence at 53 West 53. In addition to being the first space that Roman and Williams decorated using furnishings solely from Guild — their SoHo shop for original and found home goods — the team tapped their art world connections to bring in David Zwirner Gallery to curate its artworks. Selections were inspired by MoMA’s permanent collection, with pieces by knockout artists like Yayoi Kusama, Richard Serra, and John Baldessari forming vignettes with contemporary and vintage furniture, and artisan-made objects.
View“Interior designer André Fu played off the building's exterior when creating this peaceful 36th-floor model residence. ”
ViewThis New York City Model Apartment Has Sweeping Views and Amazing Amenities
53 West 53 has unveiled a new model residence designed by acclaimed interior designer André Fu, of Hong Kong-based studio AFSO. Fu took cues from the building's exterior to integrate a unique diagrid detail without compromising the flow of the apartment. In addition to using pieces from his André Fu Living furniture collection and custom furniture unique to the residence, Fu worked with French gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin to showcase distinctive art works throughout.
View“This building cannot exist anywhere else. It can only exist in the context of New York.”
Jean Nouvel & 53 West 53
Paris-based Jean Nouvel is one of the most acclaimed and celebrated architects practicing today. His expansive and globally diverse body of work includes museums, concert halls, opera houses, hotels, and luxury residences — including the distinctive structure at 53 West 53. Awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2008, the highest honor in the field, Nouvel has distinguished himself throughout the world with unique designs that reflect the deepest traditions of their host cities, but with an eye toward mastering those functions and flourishes of an ideal cityscape: a futurist’s conception of all the best elements of a city’s past and modern builds. Like his other masterworks, there is nothing ordinary about either the building at 53 West 53 or the Midtown condos within. They are function made beautiful by the perfection of their respective forms. Nouvel’s use of expressive patterns, particularly those that reflect not just the history but the texture of a place, displays his modern expressions of traditional elements. His work on the National Museum of Qatar comes to mind, with its disks and cantilevered cross sections evoking the finer aspects of the crystals within the dessert sands. This motif lends movement to the structures, bringing to mind not only how the sands shift, but how they reach out and interact with the nearby ocean as it swells and retreats. The interplay is the story of this young nation built into a form: its history of deep tradition intertwined and overlapping with a push towards the future, just as the disks overlap, lift, and sometimes constrain the surrounding complementary and contrasting formations. This cascade of shapes and lines cycle into themselves, rising and falling in tension and harmony, much like the peoples and forces that produced the cultural and geologic artifacts housed within. The openness displayed in Nouvel’s work at 53 West 53 is surprising when one pauses to contemplate the weight of the concrete structures that form the tower itself. However, this sturdiness doesn’t mask the striking, albeit nonintrusive and delicate forms, that Nouvel often conjures. A particularly impressive example of this aspect of Nouvel’s work can be seen in the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. A piece weighing more than the Eiffel Tower, it seems to inexplicably float above the structure below; as does the cantilevered bridge of the “muscular” Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. But no matter how striking Nouvel’s creations may be, none seems to intrude upon the surrounding air or slice the skyline. Rather, they lift skyward or across the landscape naturally — the space surrounding seemingly moving around them rather than they disrupting it. As Nouvel will tell you, it is a truth that “Architecture exists, like cinema, in the dimension of time and movement.” That sentiment bookends with his idea on how you can approach a project with boldness, bringing to life that which is markedly different from the surrounding area, but still of it. 53 West 53, with its concrete frame, is this concept manifested. It is not as skeleton-like as some nearby steel structures that rely on strict adherence to rectangles and squares within their own diagrids — in contrast to the uniqueness of the diagonals that careen through Nouvel’s design. Again, he reflects upon the elements of the city, but within the frame of his vision. “This building cannot exist anywhere else,” Nouvel says of 53 West 53. “It can only exist in the context of New York.” The design withstanding, with The Museum of Modern Art at its base, the truth of this statement is undeniable.
“Beneath the striking lines of its facade with its gently tapered spire sit a slate of thoughtful, fully featured amenities serving the residents of its exclusive Midtown luxury condos. ”
The Art of Amenities
At 53 West 53, owners will find themselves at the nexus of form and function via Jean Nouvel’s iconic façade and Thierry Despont’s clean, elegant interiors. But the residential tower offers an equal complement to its own aesthetic genius(es). Beneath the striking lines of its facade with its gently tapered spire sit a slate of thoughtful, fully featured amenities serving the residents of its exclusive Midtown luxury condos. The openness of the Thierry Despont’s attended lobby is a theme carried into the common spaces of the building. A double-height lounge and private dining room offer grand views of Central Park, while the wine room, also double-height, opens to a ceiling of exposed latticework. For connoisseurs of fine food and wine, 53 West 53 brings unparalleled service. For the oenophile, private, temperature-controlled wine vaults and a tasting room are available. The on-site restaurant holds a number of priority reservations for residents. And, for those who wish to stay in or have a special event planned, the building also offers in-residence dining and catering. The onsite wellness center, managed by The Wright Fit, offers the latest in exercise equipment. The regulation-size squash court lets you compete with friends before taking a few laps in the 65-foot lap pool. Entertainment and exercise combine in the golf simulator, while convenient bicycle storage keeps your cherished ride out of the elements during the off-season months. And to keep the mind equally as fit as the body, a state-of-the-art screening room lets you view your favorite films the way they were meant to be seen. To afford residents both peace of mind and convenience, 24-hour concierge and porter services are at your disposal, with 24-hour doormen manning both the 53rd and 54th Street entrances. A live-in resident manager helps to expedite building needs, and a chauffeur lounge off the service entrance makes transit fast, comfortable, and easy. Extra touches of luxury and convenience only serve to make 53 West 53 more desirable: Take advantage of the pantry-stocking service, housekeeping and maid service, dry cleaning and laundry service, floral delivery and care, a pet concierge, and even a technology consultant to assist with computers and international phone setup. And, in keeping with the dedication to an elevated aesthetic, each of these Midtown condos comes with membership to The Museum of Modern Art. This membership provides curated benefits for residents, including the opportunity to host exclusive events within MoMA’s renowned sculpture garden. And, as a member, you can indulge your senses within the museum’s confines at your leisure. When it comes to offering truly elite amenities, 53 West 53 stands alone. Learn more about the amenities package here or click to view our availability.
“Existing galleries will expand west through 53W53, the new residential skyscraper designed by Jean Nouvel.”
ViewMoMA to Close, Then Open Doors to More Expansive View of Art
The Museum of Modern Art has announced it will soon close its doors for four months for the final stage of its renovations. When it opens back up in October, the museum will feature new gallery space at the base of 53 West 53. The new Jean Nouvel-designed, MoMA-adjacent tower will be home to gallery space on the lower levels and a collection of 145 luxury Manhattan condos on the upper floors, where residents will enjoy modern interiors with spectacular Central Park views. The tapering tower is nearing completion and has already reshaped the Midtown skyline with its unique silhouette and striking façade.
View“Positioned next to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan, 53W53 is a tapered tower designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel”
ViewMake a Home Among New York City’s Iconic Landmarks
One of the privileges of living in New York City is being at the center of one of the world's best art scenes, but lucky residents of the new Midtown luxury condos for sale at 53W53 have it even better. The Jean Nouvel-designed skyscraper is adjacent to The Museum of Modern Art, and itself will be home to some of the museum’s collection. Best of all, residents of these stunning Midtown condos will receive Benefactor-level MoMA memberships, granting them curated benefits above and beyond those available to the average visitor.
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“Not only does the new 53W53 building feature luxurious residences, but it also has three floors dedicated to new MoMA gallery space.”
ViewArt Aficionados Rejoice! Modern Residence Above MoMA on Sale for $42.5M
Encompassing the entire 62nd floor of the Jean Nouvel designed residential tower 53W53, residence 62 offers panoramic views of Central Park, the New York City skyline, and the Hudson and East rivers. The 6,954 square foot residence features direct elevator entry and includes interiors by renowned designer Thierry Despont. Residents will enjoy a special deeded MoMA membership and access to building amenities that include a private state-of-the-art theater, a 15,000 square foot, full-floor Wellness Center, a children’s playroom, and a 65-foot lap pool and whirlpool cold plunge.
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“One of the most highly anticipated skyscrapers in Manhattan’s history has finally reached its peak architectural height”
View53 West 53rd Street Reaches Full Pinnacle 1,050 Feet Above Street Level, Officially Tops-Out
Two American flags now fly from the top of 53W53, indicating that the Jean Nouvel-designed tower has topped out. The 1,050-foot-tall tower above The Museum of Modern Art will be home to one-to-four bedroom luxury condominiums when completed later this year. Residents will enjoy spectacular Central Park views as well as a full suite of amenities including a private screening room, lap pool, and Benefactor-level MoMA membership. 53W53 features a unique criss-crossed exterior structure that Nouvel describes as the diagrid, which along with the building’s tapering silhouette, gives the supertall tower a strikingly modern appearance. The tower is now tied with the Chrysler and The New York Times Buildings as the sixth tallest structure in New York City.
View“The Midtown condos at the Jean Nouvel-designed supertall residential building are slated for move-in next year”
ViewJean Nouvel Presides Over 53W53 Street’s Topping-Out, Views Show Rest Of Billionaire’s Row Continues To Rise
53W53 has topped out at its highest habitable floor with the completion of the upper portion of the tower’s crowning duplex penthouse. The Midtown condos at the Jean Nouvel-designed supertall residential building are slated for move-in next year, but the renowned French architect was on-site last week to celebrate this milestone, which was more than a decade in the making. Though still under construction, much of the tapering tower’s diagrid facade is already in place. This exoskeleton wraps around the building to provide it with both structural support and a strikingly modern aesthetic, which is fitting given that the tower will be home to 50,000 square feet of gallery space for its neighbor, The Museum of Modern Art.
View“With the supertall residential tower at 53W53 reaching completion, architect Jean Nouvel took Architectural Digest on a tour of the building’s upper floors.”
ViewJean Nouvel’s Contextual Masterpiece 53W53 Nears Completion in Midtown Manhattan
With the supertall residential tower at 53W53 reaching completion, architect Jean Nouvel took Architectural Digest on a tour of the building’s upper floors. Nouvel’s design for the tapering tower was inspired by its location just south of Central Park, as well as its affiliation with The Museum of Modern Art, which will house part of its collection in the tower’s lower floors. 53W53, which has an exterior clad in a metallic exoskeleton called a “diagrid,” will be home to 145 luxury residences with breathtaking views of Central Park and the Downtown Manhattan skyline, thanks to floor-to-ceiling triple-glazed windows specifically designed to maximize visibility and minimize glare.
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“The team of developers behind 53W53 spared no expense when ensuring that the building is capable of withstanding the harshest conditions.”
ViewSkyscrapers Face the Apocalypse
As 53W53 climbs toward its full height in Manhattan, mockups of the building’s iconic diagrid facade have been stress-tested in a Miami laboratory. The elegant Jean Nouvel design was subjected to extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-speed winds and arctic blasts of cold. The team of developers behind 53W53 spared no expense when ensuring that the building is capable of withstanding the harshest conditions. After weeks of testing, Construction Research Laboratory passed the tower with flying colors, meaning that no major changes to the building’s glass-curtain facade were needed. When completed next year, 53W53 will be home to 145 luxury residences with panoramic views of Central Park.
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“When complete, the Jean Nouvel-designed 53W53 will contain 145 luxury residences with spectacular views of Central Park stretching out below.”
ViewJean Nouvel-Designed 53W53 Street Reaches Supertall Status, Nears Topping-Out
The tapering tower at 53 West 53rd Street has reached 1,005 feet, technically making it “supertall”, although it is still a little ways short of topping out. When complete, the Jean Nouvel-designed 53W53 will contain 145 luxury residences with spectacular views of Central Park stretching out below. The building’s facade, which is already half-installed, will be sleek, black, and cross-cut with Nouvel’s signature diagrids, which functions as both a structural and decorative component. Residents will have access to the building’s bespoke amenities, including Benefactor-level memberships to The Museum of Modern Art.
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“Eventually this supertall will soar to 1,050 feet and have 82 stories of condos, gallery space, and a restaurant.”
ViewJean Nouvel’s MoMA tower approaches its 1,050-foot pinnacle
53W53, the new supertall residential condominium from renowned architect Jean Nouvel, has reached its 82nd floor, an important milestone in the construction process. New photos from New York Construction Photo show the tower, which is rising above The Museum of Modern Art, coming to its final form. Although the building has yet to officially top off, 53W53 will be home to 82 floors of luxury condos when it has reached completion by year’s end. The tapering tower will be clad in a glass facade wrapped in a “diagrid,” a Nouvel innovation that exposes the structure, creating a supportive exoskeleton.
View“Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel's soaring, tapered tower at 53W53 is a Manhattan masterpiece”
View10 Billionaire-Style Projects Designed By Pritzker Price Architects
Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel’s soaring, tapered tower at 53W53 is a Manhattan masterpiece. The 1,050-foot edifice, colloquially known as the MoMA Tower, rivals the beauty and artistry of its museum neighbor, thanks to its spider web-like exoskeleton, and the interiors designed by renowned architect Thierry Despont. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, 65-foot lap pool, wine vaults, private lounge, and lobby library where residents can bask in the warm glow of a roaring fireplace.
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“The most talked-about element of the Louvre Abu Dhabi so far has been the architecture, which was spearheaded by French architect Jean Nouvel”
ViewWATCH: A first look inside the Louvre Abu dhabi
Jean Nouvel’s latest masterpiece is set to open in Abu Dhabi this month, representing another in a string of groundbreaking designs for the French architect. The Louvre Abu Dhabi will be the Arab world’s first universal museum, where artifacts and artwork from across time and around the globe will be housed beneath a Nouvel-designed, 7,500-tonne domed roof. 53W53, another example of Nouvel’s signature modernist style, can be seen rising on the other side of the world in Midtown Manhattan. 53W53 will feature a tapering silhouette, made possible by a steel exoskeleton called a “diagrid,” that will be a striking addition to the Manhattan skyline.
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“While the tower itself is a marvel, the real prizes at 53W53 are the panoramic views of Central Park and Manhattan”
View53W53 Condos Above MoMA Will Blow You Away
On November 8th, Haute Residence featured 53W53 in their article, “53W53 Condos Above MoMA Will Blow You Away”. Such an endorsement couldn’t be further from hyperbole: the tower currently rising above The Museum of Modern Art is so beautiful that it might deserve a spot in one of the museum’s galleries. 53W53 was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, whose signature futuristic style is in full effect: the tower will taper as it slices skyward, winnowing away to a point at the very top. The structure will be encased in a steel exoskeleton that Nouvel calls a “diagrid,” and each of the tower’s 145 luxury residences will feature a unique layout and window arrangement. While the tower itself is a marvel, the real prizes at 53W53 are the panoramic views of Central Park and Manhattan that residents will enjoy from their floor-to-ceiling windows.
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“French architect Jean Nouvel has revealed a preview with renderings showing the development that will fill a condo with culture.”
ViewRenderings reveal Jean Nouvel's sculptural skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan
New renderings show off Jean Nouvel’s ambitious design for 53W53, the beautiful tower rising above The Museum of Modern Art. The building, which currently stands 58 stories tall, will take a graceful, tapering shape when complete at an impressive 82 stories. The building is constructed of concrete encased in a steel exoskeleton referred to by architect Nouvel as the “diagrid”, which will create a unique floor plan for each of the 145 residences. The tower will also be home to top-of-the-line residential amenities, including a lap pool with adjacent vertical gardens and a full-floor fitness center managed by The Wright Fit.
ViewJean Nouvel’s 53W53 Passes 50th Floor, Midtown
The new tapering tower from Jean Nouvel has reached its fiftieth floor and is already beginning to peek above the skyscrapers around it. Upon completion in 2018, 53W53 will stand 82 stories tall and be home to 145 luxury condos with exquisite views of Central Park and Downtown Manhattan. The facade features Nouvel’s signature diagrid design, which uses steel beams to create an exoskeleton that blurs the line between the structural and aesthetic aspects of construction. When 53W53 is complete, its unique silhouette will be an artful addition to the geometric cluster that is the Midtown skyline.
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“1050 feet into the air, the luxury residential condominium high-rise will offer views across the whole of Central Park and Manhattan, transforming the skyline.”
ViewNew Renderings Have Been Released for Jean Nouvel's Latest New York Skyscraper
The newest rendering of 53W53 features the tower stretching toward the sky, a fitting angle for the 1,050-foot-tall structure. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, 53W53 represents a striking addition to Manhattan’s skyline. The tower has a tapering silhouette, and its facade is crisscrossed by metal beams that make up Nouvel’s signature diagrid design, an exposed structural system akin to an exoskeleton. 53W53 will be home to 145 luxury residences and three floors of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Views from the residences will be among the best in the world, taking in panoramic vistas that include Central Park, both rivers, and the Downtown skyline.
View“A spokesperson for the supertall-to-be confirms that it’s now reached the 58th floor—there’ll be 82 once it’s completed—and new photos show it rising to eye level with many of Midtown’s other skyscrapers.”
ViewJean Nouvel’s MoMA Supertall is More Than Halfway to Its Apex
The eyes of the art and architecture worlds are fixed upon 53W53, Jean Nouvel’s latest masterpiece, which has reached half of its eventual height. The tower rising at 53 West 53rd Street is a striking supertall residential building overlooking Central Park and will house part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection within its walls. 53W53’s signature diagrid is already taking shape, revealing a preview of what will eventually be one of Midtown Manhattan’s iconic architectural elements. The building will offer residents access to luxury amenities including a 65-foot lap pool with a green wall and a full-service lobby, as well as Benefactor-level membership to the adjacent Museum of Modern Art.
ViewIn New Condos, Art Is Now a Crucial Part of the Deal
While many luxury Manhattan condo buildings display a piece of fine art in their lobbies, only 53W53 contains three floors of gallery space. The Museum of Modern Art will house three floors of its collection on the lower levels of 53W53, the new Jean Nouvel-designed tower that looks out over Central Park. Keys to the building’s 145 condos come with special Benefactor memberships to The Museum, which grant residents early access to exhibits. The tower itself is a work of art, with an elegant, tapering silhouette, a façade featuring Nouvel’s signature diagrid design, and graceful interiors by legendary architect Thierry Despont.
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A Blueprint for Seduction (53W53)
The residences inside 53W53 are works of art, which is fitting for a tower that rises above The Museum of Modern Art. The beautiful interiors are by The Office of Thierry Despont, whose refined modernist eye comes through in everything from the proportions of rooms to the custom glass cabinetry found in each residence. No two of these 145 luxury Midtown condos are the same because the tower’s distinctive, tapering shape gives each a unique layout. And residents will have special access to The Museum of Modern Art, courtesy of the Benefactor-level membership that comes with each home.
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“MoMA is transforming the lower two floors of architect Jean Nouvel's tower into a gallery space.”
ViewNYC&G’s Apartment Art Tour
Manhattan is home to the world’s finest museums, and lucky residents of Jean Nouvel’s new residential tower will enjoy access to The Museum of Modern Art. 53W53 is connected to the museum, will host part of its collection on its lower floors, and will provide residents with a Benefactor-level museum membership. The tower itself is a work of art, featuring Jean Nouvel’s signature diagrid metal façade and tapering sculptural form. The resulting residences are unique and spacious, complemented by unbeatable Central Park views and breathtaking amenity spaces, including a 65-foot lap pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
View“Since we last checked in with Jean Nouvel’s MoMA Tower, the building has been fitted with a lot more of its facade, and is also a few stories taller.”
ViewJean Nouvel’s MoMA tower continues its rise, a new Midtown condo takes shape, and more
Jean Nouvel’s soon-to-be-iconic building at 53W53 is rising to its striking 1,050-foot height at a steady pace. The 82-floor tower will be home to 145 new luxury Manhattan condos, a restaurant, and The Museum of Modern Art. Each residence will feature a unique layout and window arrangement, thanks to Nouvel’s signature diagrid design—a metal and glass façade that crisscrosses the building’s exterior and provides its tapering form. With breathtaking views of Central Park, and The Museum of Modern Art just a door away, residents at 53W53 will live at the very center of Manhattan style and culture.
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“Not only do you get to live in a building designed by one of the greatest living architects, which is basically the grandest sculpture on the MoMA campus, but you also enjoy exclusive access to the museum.”
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When giving directions to their homes at 53W53, residents will simply be able to say, “Go to The Museum of Modern Art, and you’ll be there.” The Jean Nouvel-designed tower is adjacent to MoMA, and it will house three floors of its collection below 145 super-luxury Manhattan residences. Residents of these exclusive condominiums, which feature unique layouts and panoramic Central Park views, will receive special Benefactor-level memberships to The Museum of Modern Art that include early-hours access and invitations to private exhibition previews. The building is slated for completion in 2019.
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“The tower's unique shape impacts the design of each residence, ensuring that each has a unique floor plan.”
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As construction continues at 53W53, the Jean Nouvel-designed tower’s signature diagrid façade is beginning to truly take shape. Its crisscrossing concrete columns are structured in such a way that, in combination with the building’s tapering frame, they make each floor’s layout unique; in fact, no two residences have exactly the same floor plan. The building will be home to 145 luxury condominiums ranging in size from one to five bedrooms, maxing out with the palatial 7,892-square-foot duplex penthouse. Residents will receive Benefactor-level memberships to The Museum of Modern Art, which will house three floors of its collection inside 53W53.
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“53W53 isn't the only building to attempt something like this. They are, however, the only organization to host a real, academic exhibition—rather than dress the walls with prints or furniture store art.”
ViewRomain Dauriac + Jenny Mushkin Goldman’s “Singular Object” Exhibition
When deciding how to outfit the sales gallery for 53W53—the new luxury condominium building rising beside The Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan—curators looked to the art world as well as the mind of 53W53’s architect, Jean Nouvel, for inspiration. The result is “Singular Object,” an exhibition of 17 pieces of fine art from world-renowned artists, including Jenny Holzer and M.C. Escher, that is on display in the beautiful model apartment. In addition to an assortment of luxury condos, 53W53 will ultimately host three floors of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Thanks to Nouvel’s brilliant diagrid façade and unique interiors, the building will provide residents with their own aesthetically alluring and luxurious living spaces in the heart of the world’s cultural capital.
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“Rising 1,050 feet above The Museum of Modern Art, the striking, geometric-patterned 53W53 tower by the Pritzker Prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel will feature three floors of MoMA gallery space.”
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World-renowned architect Jean Nouvel has created a work of art in 53W53, the 1,050-foot-tall tower rising above The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). When complete, the geometrically patterned building will be home to 145 luxury residences, which will feature spectacular Manhattan views, as well as interiors custom-designed by Thierry Despont. Residents will also have access to private amenities, including a 65-foot lap pool, a full-floor wellness center complete with its own views of the city, a state-of-the-art screening room, three new floors of gallery space in their own building, and an exclusive MoMA membership.
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“When the 1,050-foot building is completed, it will be starchitect Jean Nouvel’s first residential skyscraper.”
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Modern Art. Some call the glass skyscraper “MoMa Tower,” and architect Jean Nouvel’s visionary design only encourages such an association: thanks to the shape and style of the building’s exposed beams, each of 53W53’s homes is unique. Of course, these residences do share some impressive features, including 9-foot-high walnut entry doors with custom handles carved in the shape of 53W53’s silhouette and an integrated humidification system that keeps the building at 30% relative humidity, which is perfect for protecting valuable pieces of art.
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“Surely the owners will enjoy being joined, almost literally, at the hip with the Museum of Modern Art.”
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The new tower rising adjacent to The Museum of Modern Art will be an aesthetic treasure when complete in 2019. The architect behind the project is Jean Nouvel, who was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2010. For the project, 53W53, Nouvel took inspiration from New York’s arcane zoning laws and the building’s Central Park surroundings to create a deconstructivist statement: 53W53 is a tapering, asymmetrical masterpiece of form and function, a primordial talon that will pierce the New York skyline. The Manhattan condos within 53W53 will have a clean neo-modernist vibe to contrast with the exterior, and residents will have breathtaking views of Central Park, a special MoMA Benefactor membership, and access to exclusive gallery space.
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The Jean Nouvel-designed Manhattan condos at 53W53 are rapidly ascending next to The Museum of Modern Art. The luxury tower has grown significantly in the past seven months, with over two dozen stories completed so far. When the building wraps up in 2019, it will top out at 1,050 feet and house 145 luxury homes, ranging in size from one to five bedrooms, with the largest covering more than 7,000 square feet of interior space.
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“The new Manhattan condos at MoMA, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, recently hosted a screening of a documentary short, Jean Nouvel: Reflections”
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The team behind 53W53, the new Manhattan condos at MoMA designed by architect Jean Nouvel, recently hosted a screening of a documentary short, Jean Nouvel: Reflections, which is a portrait of the extraordinary man whose futuristic sensibilities have garnered him a Pritzker Prize. The screening was followed by a reception and discussion with the filmmaker about Nouvel’s career. Jean Nouvel fans in Manhattan can choose from 145 residences at 53W53, many of which feature stunning views of Central Park. ᐧ
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“This unique protection safeguards the interiors of 53W53, which will house 65,000 square feet of gallery space”
ViewSleek Midtown Tower Hides Complex Support
Structural engineers WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff have created 53W53, an 82-story Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, to withstand even the most adverse weather conditions while maintaining a delicate profile. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel, the tapered tower contains nearly forty junctions or “nodes” that link steel support bars throughout the building's walls. This unique protection safeguards the interiors of 53W53, which will house 65,000 square feet of gallery space for The Museum of Modern Art, as well as 145 luxury residences.
ViewCurtain Wall Installation Underway at 82-Story, 145-Residence, 1,050-Foot Supertall 53W53
Though it currently stands at 20 stories, the supertall tower at 53W53 will climb another 62 floors into the Manhattan skyline by 2018. The Jean Nouvel designed condos are still taking shape from poured concrete and massive nodes of steel cable but will soon boast a gorgeous façade outfitted with 5,747 glass panels. Building amenities include a swimming pool, wine vaults, and a wellness center, as well as a lounge that will allow residents to take full advantage of views of Central Park just to the north.
View“The prolific mastermind Jean Nouvel has created a tapered edifice at 53W53 that is a true feat of physics, architectural expertise, and New York know-how”
ViewA Modern Pyramid Rises Next to MoMA
Constructing a tower that would complement The Museum of Modern Art's striking design without overwhelming it is a task that only a few architects are worthy of. The prolific mastermind Jean Nouvel has created a tapered edifice at 53W53 that is a true feat of physics, architectural expertise, and New York know-how. Developers Hines, Goldman Sachs, and Pontiac Land Group secured hard-to-obtain air rights for the 1,050-foot-tall building, while project engineers from WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff designed an exterior grid connected by 31 reinforced nodes, thereby producing unprecedented structural integrity without sacrificing any of 53W53’s overall visual appeal and unique interior views.
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“Now, the French-born architect is being celebrated, too, with the premiere of Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary, Jean Nouvel: Reflections”
ViewIt’s Jean Nouvel’s World, We’re Just Living in It
Jean Nouvel’s dedication to creating and celebrating great art can be seen in architectural achievements found across the globe, from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to 53W53 in Manhattan, an 82-story, residential tower, taking shape next to The Museum of Modern Art, that will house some of the iconic museum’s exhibition space. Now, the French-born architect is being celebrated, too, with the premiere of Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary, Jean Nouvel: Reflections, a retrospective of the Pritzker-Prize laureate’s life and career.
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“Jean Nouvel: Reflections, is showing audiences a new side of its Pritzker Prize-winning subject”
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The New York Film Festival premiere of Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary, Jean Nouvel: Reflections, is showing audiences a new side of its Pritzker Prize-winning subject. The 15-minute film shadows the architect as he visits his seminal works across the globe, from the steel-encased dome at Abu Dhabi’s Louvre to the sharp lines at 53W53, the 1,050-foot-tall luxury residential tower taking shape next to The Museum of Modern Art.
ViewWatch Jean Nouvel Explain the Design Process Behind his Most Recent Projects in New Documentary
Award-winning documentarian Matt Tyrnauer has released a short film that traces the life and projects of world-renowned French architect Jean Nouvel, including 53W53 in Manhattan. The film features interviews with contemporaries and critics as well as Nouvel himself, a tireless worker who sketches at dinner and is quick with a joke. Nouvel speaks poetically of his enterprise, comparing the New York skyline to brushstrokes, and his hopes to “affirm the presence of” 53W53 by dropping it like a needle amid the rectangular high-rises of Midtown Manhattan.
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“The film follows Pritzker Prize-winner Nouvel’s decade-spanning career, including his work on the Louvre in Abu Dhabi and 53W53”
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New York’s top property developers, designers, and architects gathered for an intimate cocktail party at Lincoln Ristorante to fête the premiere of Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary, Jean Nouvel: Reflections. The film follows Pritzker Prize-winner Nouvel’s decade-spanning career, including his work on the Louvre in Abu Dhabi and 53W53, The Museum of Modern Art-adjacent high-rise collaboration between Nouvel and developers Hines, Goldman Sachs, and Pontiac Land Group.
View“The Matt Tyrnauer-directed documentary celebrates the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s visionary work across the globe”
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The who’s who of New York’s architecture and development communities descended upon the New York Film Festival to toast the premiere of Jean Nouvel: Reflections. The Matt Tyrnauer-directed documentary celebrates the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s visionary work across the globe, including the development of 53W53, the highly anticipated luxury tower taking shape above The Museum of Modern Art.
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“Jean Nouvel: Reflections, is offering the public unprecedented insight into the mind of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect”
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The release of documentarian Matt Tyrnauer’s 15-minute documentary, Jean Nouvel: Reflections, is offering the public unprecedented insight into the mind of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect. In the film, Nouvel’s celebrated projects, from the Arab Institute in Paris to 53W53, the residential tower in Manhattan, assume the unlikely role of backdrop to the visionary architect’s life and creative process.
View“Architect Jean Nouvel’s 53W53 has elevated the traditional master bath into a sanctuary-like space”
ViewThree Homes for Sale with Lavish Bathroom Vanities
Architect Jean Nouvel’s 53W53 has elevated the traditional master bath into a sanctuary-like space. Inside the 145-residence Midtown condominium tower, interior designer Thierry Despont has created a harmonious blend of form and function. The majority of the MoMA-adjacent building’s master baths have been outfitted with adjustable-height floating limestone double vanities and mirrored nickel cabinets.
View“Residents of the luxury condominium 53W53 designed by Jean Nouvel, will be able to cool off at home in a private 65-foot lap pool”
ViewFancy Swimming Pools as Building Perks
For New Yorkers seeking respite from the summer heat, a refreshing dip often requires a long commute out of the city. Residents of the luxury condominium 53W53 designed by Jean Nouvel, however, will be able to cool off at home in a private 65-foot lap pool and separate cold plunge pool. A whirlpool will also be located within the amenities pavilion, where floor-to-ceiling windows and poolside “vertical gardens” by renowned landscape designer Patrick Blanc will provide a verdant and light-filled backdrop for swimming or lounging. The 53W53 amenities pavilion is also set to include a golf simulator and regulation squash court.
View“53W53 slated for completion in Fall 2018 will also provide its residents with Benefactor-level MoMA memberships.”
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In addition to housing new gallery space for the Museum of Modern Art in three of its soaring 82 stories, the Jean Nouvel-designed 53W53 slated for completion in Fall 2018 will also provide its residents with Benefactor-level MoMA memberships. The tower’s luxury homes with interior design by Thierry Despont will feature fine detailing in limestone and marble as well as custom-crafted hardware and cabinetry plus state-of-the-art appliances like Sub-Zero wine refrigerators. On-site amenities will include a private screening room, squash court, golf simulator, and 65-foot pool.
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“A new masterpiece of modern architecture is rising next to the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan”
View53W53 Shows Its Exoskeleton At 53 West 53rd Street, Midtown
A new masterpiece of modern architecture is rising next to the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan. Upon completion, 53W53 will stand 82 stories tall and house 145 condos. Residents will have access to premium amenities including a 24-hour concierge and porter service as well as Benefactor membership to the adjacent, world-famous museum, which will have new galleries in the luxury residential tower.
View“Manhattan’s most stylish kitchens are distinct entities, offering privacy during the preparation of meals”
ViewThe Closed Kitchen Makes a Comeback
The open-concept kitchen is becoming a thing of the past. These days, Manhattan’s most stylish kitchens are distinct entities, offering privacy during the preparation of meals. While open-concept kitchens are still a practical solution for smaller homes, some unique options are available for more spacious residences.
ViewExotic Marble and Opulent Finishes Lure Buyers
Architect and designer Thierry Despont has gone to great strides to ensure that his latest luxury residential project, 53W53, stands out from the competition. “Words cannot describe what we’ve done,” says Thierry of the new Midtown condo’s interiors. Impressive finishes are found throughout each home, from the front door with bronze hardware and onyx sidelight to the master bathroom outfitted with limestone sinks, marble walls, and travertine accents. In the kitchen, Italian cabinets and polished marble countertops contribute to the upscale aesthetic.
View82-Story, 139-Unit Residential Supertall Rising at 53 West 53rd Street
Two stories of Jean Nouvel’s much-anticipated 53W53—or “MoMA Tower” as it is commonly called due to its proximity to the renowned museum—are currently visible above street level in Midtown Manhattan. When complete, the luxury tower will stand at 82 stories and house 139 residences. Residents will have access to a suite of world-class amenities including a pool, library, wellness center and lounge as well as lower floors that will serve as MoMA galleries.
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“Watching Jean Nouvel's design come to fruition is proof that this building will be one of the most important Manhattan skyscrapers in a generation”
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The luxury development rising at 53W53 Street in New York City will offer an abundance of lavish amenities including one that is highly unique as well as unprecedented. Not only will three levels of the Jean Nouvel structure serve as gallery space for the adjacent Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), but residents of the 139 exclusive apartments in the 82-story skyscraper will also receive complimentary MoMA memberships.
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Master architect Jean Nouvel’s designs are so unique that they can be difficult to taxonomize. Nouvel’s latest diverse undertakings range from 53W53, a stunning luxury residential tower in New York, to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the Qatar National Museum.
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“139 Thierry Despont-designed luxury residences―including duplexes with their own private elevators―provide panoramic views of nearby Central Park”
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Sales have launched at 53W53, the Jean Nouvel-crafted residential building known colloquially to Manhattanites as the MoMA Tower. Inside the 1,050-foot-tall structure, 139 Thierry Despont-designed luxury residences―including duplexes with their own private elevators―provide panoramic views of nearby Central Park. The views are hardly the only perk residents of 53W53 will enjoy, however; the building boasts a long list of amenities such as a library, theater, children’s playroom, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool, and 24-hour concierge as well as wine storage.
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The soaring skyscraper at 53 West 53rd Street reflects the seamless design relationship between Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel and acclaimed interior architect Thierry Despont. The structure is directly connected to The Museum of Modern Art, which will have three floors of gallery space inside the luxury residential tower. Residents of 53 West 53rd Street will enjoy unparalleled access to MoMA as well luxury amenities ranging from a screening room and wine vault to private dining spaces.
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American Allure
In Midtown Manhattan, residential real estate is reaching new heights. Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53rd Street soars to 1,050 feet, providing unrivaled views of landmarks ranging from the Empire State Building to Central Park. While the tapered tower’s zigzagging exterior grid is a clear representation of Nouvel’s unique architectural style, designer Thierry Despont has crafted 139 luxury residences that reflect his own chic sensibility. Each home at 53 West 53rd also features oversized living quarters, Molteni kitchens with Miele appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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“Jean Nouvel’s new power tower, lovingly nicknamed the “MoMA Tower,” tells a new West Side story”
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Jean Nouvel’s new power tower, lovingly nicknamed the “MoMA Tower,” tells a new West Side story. The 1,050-foot skyscraper, which is conveniently positioned above the world-renowned art museum at 53 West 53rd Street, demonstrates an exciting shift in Manhattan’s architectural trends as well as the lifestyles of the homebuyers who aspire to live at such a prestigious address. The luxurious condos welcome residents of refined tastes including those who dine at upscale midtown hotspots like Masa, Telepan, and Dovetail and sport the latest styles from fashion designers like Rick Owens, Vivienne Westwood, and Yigal Azrouël.
View“The homes at Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53rd Street aren't just artful on the inside —they've got curb appeal, too.””
ViewLuxury Entry Doors are Real Estate's Newest Obsession
The homes at Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53rd Street aren't just artful on the inside —they've got curb appeal, too. Architect Thierry Despont has added a luxurious finishing touch to the building's 139 residences, outfitting every one with a stylish entrance that speaks to the superior design in each of the homes. At the threshold to each residence, sleek black walnut doors are framed in bronze, accented by E.R. Butler & Co. custom bronze doorknobs, while backlit onyx panels providing a welcoming glow.
View“The area is home to six new high-rise developments including Jean Nouvel’s 1,050-foot rising project, 53W53.”
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Near the renowned “Billionaires’ Row” of 57th Street is the thriving Midtown district on 53rd that has been noted by Corcoran’s Hayim Nommaz as “an architectural force to be reckoned with.” The area is home to six new high-rise developments including Jean Nouvel’s 1,050-foot rising project, 53W53. Each of the luxury residences at 53W53 will come with a Benefactor membership unique and specific to The Museum of Modern Art. Upon completion, the condo tower will present 139 well-appointed homes as well as three floors of gallery space.
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Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel is changing the look of the New York City skyline with his latest skyscraper at 53 West 53rd Street. The building, located next to the famed Museum of Modern Art, will be home to 139 luxury residences when it is completed in 2018.
View“53W53’s innovative, twisting design will break Manhattan’s architectural mold by playing with elements of light and shadows”
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Internationally acclaimed architect and Pritzker winner Jean Nouvel has teamed up with esteemed interior designer Thierry Despont to create a truly one-of-a-kind luxury residential building. When construction is complete, 53W53’s innovative, twisting design will break Manhattan’s architectural mold by playing with elements of light and shadows to create a sparkling stalk that shoots upward into the sky. The detailed, contemporary interiors will feature Despont’s distinct use of LED lighting as well as custom mahogany doors with brass hardware inspired by the building’s unique silhouette. “Much of the inspiration came from the collaboration with Jean Nouvel to ensure that the design of each residence was in line with the structure he conceived,” Despont says. This is demonstrated further in the 24-hour attended lobby, which Thierry has accented with materials like oak, marble, alabaster, and bronze, all of which speak to Nouvel’s signature bold aesthetic.
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Jean Nouvel’s buildings are each so unique in design that it’s difficult for most to comprehend how they can be born from the same mind. “If they can’t figure out who it is, it means it’s me,” Nouvel says. The French architectural visionary is responsible for globally renowned projects such as the Philharmonie de Paris, the National Museum of Qatar, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Nouvel’s newest endeavor, located at 53 West 53rd Street and nicknamed the “MoMA Tower,” is currently taking shape in Midtown Manhattan. The shimmering, aluminum-paneled 53W53 will stand at a stunning 1,050 feet and will be one of the city’s tallest luxury residential condominiums. “Architecture is the art of utilizing constraints,” Nouvel says. “If you can do whatever you want, then it’s not architecture anymore.”
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Bloomberg: Inside New York’s Newest Architectural Masterpiece
Architect Jean Nouvel’s MoMA-adjacent Midtown tower, 53 West 53rd Street, is welcoming future residents nearly a decade after the ambitious project was initially conceived. The building will be replete with amenities unavailable to any other Manhattanites; in addition to living with some of the world’s greatest art, which will occupy the building’s first three floors courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, residents can enjoy access to a private dining room, wine vaults, and an in-house screening room.
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Wallpaper: High Flyer: A Vision Of Jean Nouvel’s Addition To New York’s Soaring Skyline
French architect Jean Nouvel has crafted an archetype for future skyscrapers with his innovative 1,050-foot tower at 53 West 53rd Street. Thanks to the purchase of air rights from The Museum of Modern Art, the residences within the unique structure will provide views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The tower’s three lower levels will connect to the museum, a perk exclusive to the development. The 139 luxury residences are encased in an exposed structural system of tapered surfaces, sloping windows, muscular columns, and steel that creates a silhouette unmatched by any other New York edifice.
View“Thierry W. Despont is determining his team's approach for each of the 1,050-foot tower's residences with the help of a full scale mock-up of a two-bedroom home.”
ViewThe New York Times: Midtown Condo, Brooklyn 'Lab'
To ensure the high quality of craftsmanship going into Jean Nouvel’s Midtown luxury condo at 53 West 53rd Street, interior designer Thierry W. Despont is determining his team's approach for each of the 1,050-foot tower's residences with the help of a full scale mock-up of a two-bedroom home. The model allows the design team to experiment with options for everything from lighting and flooring to shower heads and custom window shades.
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“Nouvel’s midtown-Manhattan luxury residential tower, 53 West 53rd Street, will stand nearly 300 meters tall and feature 139 condominium residences”
ViewChanging Fortunes
Since 2009, the real estate industry has been dominated by luxury properties in a handful of select markets. “The wealthy seek what is rare and ‘authentic,’” says research guru Yolande Barnes at U.K.-based real estate services firm Savills. However, in 2015, the desire for this level of luxury has become infectious among elite homebuyers, causing impressive condominiums to crop up in locations around the world. Such dynamic market activity has resulted in a myriad of new projects from celebrity starchitects such as Jean Nouvel. When complete, Nouvel’s midtown-Manhattan luxury residential tower, 53 West 53rd Street, will stand nearly 300 meters tall and feature 139 condominium residences.
View“Jean Nouvel’s Midtown tower at 53 West 53rd Street is quickly becoming one of New York’s most iconic buildings.”
ViewNY Times: Next To MoMA, A Tower Will Reach For The Stars
Situated alongside The Museum of Modern Art, architect Jean Nouvel’s Midtown tower at 53 West 53rd Street is quickly becoming one of New York’s most iconic buildings. Known by locals as “The MoMA Tower,” the sleek skyscraper’s glass and steel exterior adds stylish contrast to the city’s skyline, while its three lowest floors maintain the neighborhood’s current focal point by serving as additional MoMA gallery space.
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“Nouvel’s tower, by contrast, narrows, slopes, and twists, reaching for one particular point in the sky...”
ViewWhere An 82-Story Tower Blends Right In
Plans for a stunning 82-story structure to be constructed next to MoMA on 53rd Street are indicative of Manhattan’s current housing boom and architectural transformation. In the case of 53 West 53rd Street, these blueprints are also a testament to Jean Nouvel’s precision and architectural genius. The incredible new luxury condominium tower will change the face of its Midtown block, where tall buildings like Nouvel’s twisting, artistic creation have been absent until now. “Nouvel’s tower, by contrast, narrows, slopes, and twists, reaching for one particular point in the sky,” says New York Magazine writer, Justin Davidson. “Jean Nouvel’s beast is exactly what 53rd Street needs.”
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