Architect Jean Nouvel’s apartment tower rises 82 stories, stands 1,050 feet tall, and is crowned by a $70 million duplex.
The Moma Tower is the 7th tallest building in New York City, and is now a notable part of the city’s skyline.
Client
Hines, Pontiac Land Group, Goldman Sachs
Interior Designer
Terry Despont
Scope
Slab and Cubic Marble bathrooms, Statuario marble kitchens, elevator Lobbies, and Onyx casings.
Date Completed
2020
About Project
The MoMa tower, or officially known as 53W53, finally topped off in early 2019. Architect Jean Nouvel’s apartment tower rises 82 stories, stands 1,050 feet tall, and is crowned by a $70 million duplex. It is the 7th tallest building currently under construction in New York City, and is now a notable part of the city’s skyline. While the glass facade has attracted a fair amount of media attention, the interiors are equally impressive. The fully bespoke kitchens feature polished nickel-plated fixtures crafted in Germany by acclaimed manufacturer Dornbracht include a pullout spray hose.
Project Brief
Samfet was responsible for installing the super-photogenic, luminous white countertops and backsplashes made from statuary Carrara marble, with bold silver-grey veining, quarried and finished in Italy. The Media has focused much on some of the bathroom features, including the “lollipop mirror” designed by Despont. The round polished-nickel vanity mirrors with integrated storage and LED perimeter lighting are just some of the special touches that make the residences so unique.
The demands and standards of this project were like no other project. 5 years of planning and execution to complete our scope. The backlight Statuario marble backsplashes had never been done before and the perfection achieved is remarkable.
