Residence on Fifth Avenue

New York, New York

Interior Designer: Carolyn Thayer Interiors
Contractor: Highline Construction
Photographer: Eric Piasecki

Winner of the 2024 Mckim Mead White Award

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Detailed architectural floor plan of a Residence on Fifth Avenue shows labeled rooms: bedrooms, dressing rooms, bathrooms, study, dining, kitchen, pantry, gallery, terrace, and living areas. Furniture, doors, windows, and hallways are clearly marked. A compass rose and scale are at the bottom right.
Elegant living-dining room in a luxury Fifth Avenue residence, featuring ornate moldings, high ceilings, light blue walls, and large mirrors. A round wooden table with books, green chairs, beige sofas, floral arrangements, sideboard, and artwork create a refined, classic atmosphere. Light floods from windows.
A hallway in this elegant Fifth Avenue residence, with white trim, marble floor, and classical molding, leads to a room where a round table holds a vase of yellow flowers. Art and windows are visible, furniture and green decor accent the space. Two beige chairs frame the foreground.
White crown molding and decorative trim frame a doorway and run along a light gray wall and ceiling, adding timeless elegance reminiscent of a Fifth Avenue residence. The classic architectural details include dentil molding, a peaked pediment above the doorway, and fluted vertical side pieces.
A small dining nook in this Fifth Avenue residence features a round table, two wooden chairs, and a built-in bench, all viewed through open wooden pocket doors. A white vase with dark purple tulips sits on the table. The walls are light blue with white trim and paneling.
Detailed white crown molding decorates the ceiling of this luxury apartment, featuring intricate, layered designs and deep shadow lines. The molding contrasts with the smooth gray and white walls below, highlighting the architectural detail and craftsmanship of this Fifth Avenue residence.
Narrow, elegant kitchen with glossy beige cabinets, marble backsplash, and wood floors. At the sunlit window of this sophisticated Fifth Avenue residence, a round table with two striped chairs and a vase of dark flowers creates an inviting nook. City buildings are visible outside as sunlight streams in, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere.
Elegant Fifth Avenue residence kitchen with cream cabinets, marble countertops, and backsplash. Glass-front upper cabinet holds glassware. Sink below window with flowers. Dark wood floor, tray of bread on oven pull-out shelf, lemons on counter. Artwork and doorway visible in background.
Elegant wood-paneled study in a Fifth Avenue residence featuring a tufted beige sofa, polka-dot pillow, matching ottoman, and desk with chair by a window offering a stunning city view. Built-in bookshelves, abstract art, a lamp, and a floral arrangement complete the cozy, sophisticated space.
A cozy wood-paneled study in a Fifth Avenue residence, with bookshelves, abstract art, a tufted beige chair at a black desk with a lamp, and a beige couch adorned with blue polka dot pillows. A coffee table, rug, and ceiling moldings add elegance while warm, natural lighting fills the room.
Elegant dining room in a Fifth Avenue residence with dark blue paneled walls, a round wooden table with four tufted chairs, a gold pendant light, and pink flowers in vases. Large windows with tan curtains illuminate the space, and a blue patterned rug covers the floor.
A small home bar in this elegant Fifth Avenue residence features wood cabinets, glass shelves holding liquor bottles and glassware, a dark marble countertop and backsplash, and a brass faucet. Limes and a knife rest on a plate, while a wooden door stands open to reveal a cream refrigerator in the next room.
Elegant bedroom in the Residence on Fifth Avenue with a bed featuring blue and white pillows, teal blanket, wood nightstands with lamps, framed art above the headboard, beige walls, mirrored closet doors, and an armchair with a textured pillow in the foreground.
Elegant bathroom in a Fifth Avenue residence with cream cabinetry, double sinks, and three tall mirrors. Silver fixtures, wall sconces, and a white vase with flowers sit on the marble countertop. A vanity area includes a cushioned stool and a decorative box. The floor has small, square tiles.
A modern glass shower with marble walls, a rain showerhead, a wall-mounted bench, built-in shelves with toiletries, silver fixtures, and a white towel hanging outside. Sunlight streams through a large window, revealing a stunning Fifth Avenue cityscape view—an elegant retreat in an exclusive residence.
Elegant living room with cream walls, modern art, plush chairs, a round gold table with books and a glass vase, a sofa, table lamps, and purple flowers. This Fifth Avenue residence exudes luxury throughout; in the background, a dining area features striking blue walls, a gold light fixture, and a window.
A symmetrical hallway leads to a room with two large urns on pedestals, a round table with blue flowers, modern art on the wall, large windows letting in daylight, and a lounge chair to the right. This elegant Fifth Avenue residence is defined by neutral tones, geometric flooring, and an inviting sense of sophistication.
A close-up of a polished wooden door with a shiny brass doorknob and lock. The door is partially open, revealing a black marble doorframe—an inviting entrance to an elegant Fifth Avenue residence. The rich wood grain and reflective brass fixtures add an exquisite touch to the overall appearance.
Elegant Fifth Avenue residence featuring a hallway with a black and white marble floor, gold-framed mirrors, and wood doors. The hallway leads to a living room with a gold fireplace, large mirror, white sofas, coffee table topped with yellow flowers, and a branch in a vase. A black modern chandelier hangs above.
Curved corner of a Fifth Avenue residence with a sleek black and white marble floor featuring geometric patterns. Part of a textured beige upholstered chair is visible along the left edge. Walls are white with decorative trim. The scene is lit with soft natural light.
A stylish Residence on Fifth Avenue balcony with beige sofas, armchairs, potted plants, and small tables overlooks a cityscape of tall buildings and Central Park. The sky is partly cloudy, and greenery from the park contrasts with the urban skyline in the background.