FIFTH AVENUE PIED-A-TERRE

FIFTH AVENUE PIED-A-TERRE

Dining table beneath a sculptural chandelier beside a marble kitchen wall


Photography: Tim Lenz
Published in New York Cottages & Gardens, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

Bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Midtown ManhattanLounge chair and ottoman beside a skyline windowBedroom with red cushions and blue artwork above the bedBedside detail with textured wallpaper and a wall lightBedroom with upholstered bed and skyline viewsHallway beside a veined marble kitchen wallSliding wall panel beside marble cabinetryGuest bedroom with wood headboard and warm-toned pillowsDining area opening into the sunlit living roomLiving room with gray sectional, blue chair and green glass tablesSeating area with low green tables and colorful artworkRound dining table beneath an asymmetric sculptural chandelierWhite kitchen counter with flowers and orange dining chairsEntry hall with a wood bench and dark front doorWood display cabinet with glassware and colorful objectsMidtown Manhattan skyline with Central Park in the distanceDark dresser beneath geometric artwork and a sculptural lampHallway with a closed folding wall panelHallway with the folding wall panel opened

Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, our Olympic Tower project reimagines the classic pied-à-terre with a dynamic interplay between architecture and skyline. Designed to embrace expansive views of Central Park and the city beyond, the residence centers on a flexible wall system that slides seamlessly to enclose the guest suite or remain open—framing floor-to-ceiling vistas as part of daily living.

Within, the interiors echo the linear rhythm of the urban horizon. Repeated horizontal lines and geometric wall treatments extend the visual dialogue with the skyline, emphasizing the vertical grandeur of neighboring towers. A rich palette of saturated tones, paired with ethereal art installations, injects vitality without overwhelming the serenity of the space.

At the dining area’s core, a sculptural, asymmetrical chandelier floats above, anchoring the room with expressive precision. The result is a sensorially balanced interior that feels both intimate and infinite—a refined retreat suspended within the city’s vertical fabric, where quiet luxury and urban energy coexist in harmony.

Published in New York Cottages & Gardens, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

Our work at this Olympic Tower pied-à-terre in Midtown Manhattan encompassed a comprehensive architectural and interior renovation, including a reconfiguration of the floor plan with custom sliding partitions that allow spaces to transition between open living and private guest accommodations. Our integrated approach to interior design brought together custom millwork, geometric wall treatments, lighting, finishes, and furnishings, creating a refined urban retreat that responds to the scale, rhythm, and expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.

Photography: Tim Lenz

Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, our Olympic Tower project reimagines the classic pied-à-terre with a dynamic interplay between architecture and skyline. Designed to embrace expansive views of Central Park and the city beyond, the residence centers on a flexible wall system that slides seamlessly to enclose the guest suite or remain open—framing floor-to-ceiling vistas as part of daily living.

Within, the interiors echo the linear rhythm of the urban horizon. Repeated horizontal lines and geometric wall treatments extend the visual dialogue with the skyline, emphasizing the vertical grandeur of neighboring towers. A rich palette of saturated tones, paired with ethereal art installations, injects vitality without overwhelming the serenity of the space.

At the dining area’s core, a sculptural, asymmetrical chandelier floats above, anchoring the room with expressive precision. The result is a sensorially balanced interior that feels both intimate and infinite—a refined retreat suspended within the city’s vertical fabric, where quiet luxury and urban energy coexist in harmony.

Aurora Farewell Architects