Modern dining and living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, city skyline view, neutral furnishings, a dark table, eight chairs, a sofa, armchair, and a tall floor lamp.
“The dining room occupies a central position within the residence and reflects many of the ideas that guided the project. It is a strong gesture in response to Nouvel’s building.” -Humbert & Poyet. Photography credit: William Jess Laird.“The dining room occupies a central position within the residence and reflects many of the ideas that guided the project. It is a strong gesture in response to Nouvel’s building.” -Humbert & Poyet.

July 14, 2026

Words: Malia Agostinelli

Photography: William Jess Laird

Monaco Meets Manhattan In This Sky-High Home

New York City, a metropolis renowned for its extraordinary architectural culture, is now home to a new residence designed by the Monaco-based studio Humbert & Poyet. Occupying the 69th floor of Jean Nouvel’s 53 West 53 skyscraper, this full-floor residence marks Humbert & Poyet’s U.S. debut, featuring highly resolved interiors designed on a human scale. 

An open dialogue between Monaco and New York, the residence was conceptualized through a shared appreciation for excellence, craftsmanship, and international culture. The restrained sophistication associated with the French Riviera blends seamlessly with the confident boldness defining Manhattan. The result is an interior that belongs equally to both places—a showcase for meticulous design as well as a space that feels both timeless and deeply personal. 

Walk Through The Home At 53 West 53

  • A hallway with wall sconces leads to a living room with beige sofas, large windows, and a view of the sky outside. Modern decor and ambient lighting create a warm atmosphere.
    Entry foyer.
  • Modern living room with neutral furniture, abstract decor, large windows, and a cityscape view at sunset. Warm lighting highlights a minimalist yet cozy interior design.
    Living room.
  • Modern dining and living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, city skyline view, neutral furnishings, a dark table, eight chairs, a sofa, armchair, and a tall floor lamp.
    “The dining room occupies a central position within the residence and reflects many of the ideas that guided the project. It is a strong gesture in response to Nouvel’s building.” -Humbert & Poyet. Photography credit: William Jess Laird.“The dining room occupies a central position within the residence and reflects many of the ideas that guided the project. It is a strong gesture in response to Nouvel’s building.” -Humbert & Poyet.
  • Modern kitchen with white marble island, minimalist cabinetry, four patterned barstools, built-in appliances, and large windows showing a city view.
    The residence feels timeless, collected, and authentic–a place that could be genuinely lived in.
  • Modern office with large windows, a wooden desk, two cream armchairs, shelves, and city buildings visible outside. Natural light fills the room, creating a bright and clean atmosphere.
    The architecture establishes the horizon, and the interiors introduce intimacy. The diagonal beams were used to create tableaus throughout the space.
  • A patterned blanket drapes over a brown velvet sofa beside a small black table, with a city skyline and tall building visible through the window at sunset.
    53 West 53 reflects the future of Humbert & Poyet: highly bespoke projects designed to endure well beyond trends.
  • A modern living space with a white armchair, a black coffee table, and a tall window showing a city skyline at sunset.
    “Furniture should never feel secondary to architecture. The most successful pieces possess a strong presence, while remaining perfectly integrated within their surroundings.” -Humbert & Poyet.
  • Modern bedroom with a large bed, neutral bedding, geometric rug, tall lamp, accent chair, and a sculptural ceiling light, all in warm tones with natural light from a window.
    Primary bedroom.
  • Modern bedroom with geometric window, city view, bed with orange blanket, two black benches, armchair, side table, and floor lamp with globe lights.
    “Monaco has always been a meeting point of cultures. It is international and cosmopolitan, yet it maintains a strong sense of refinement.” -Humbert & Poyet.

For Humbert & Poyet founders founders Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, craftsmanship is the foundation of their work. “We believe people are increasingly seeking environments that feel meaningful and lasting,” they say. “Every project we take on employs any number of artisans. It is this level of care and collaboration that gives an interior permanence, allowing it to evolve gracefully and endure for generations.” 

Artisans such as Atelier de la Torre were directly involved in the transformation of the space, creating a handcrafted wall finish that took two weeks to complete. As natural light changes throughout the day, the surface reveals varying depths, tones, and reflections, bringing moments of intimacy to a residence defined by panoramic views. Rather than competing with its surroundings, the ambition was clear: to create an interior that complements Jean Nouvel’s existing architecture without compromising the horizon. 

“The challenge was to soften without diluting, to create warmth without reducing the sense of openness that makes 53 West 53 so exceptional,” adds the design duo.

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