Soaring above Midtown East, Monogram New York is a new residential tower that offers a nuanced reinterpretation of one of Manhattan’s most defining architectural eras. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects, the 35-story building pays homage to the city’s iconic Art Deco vocabulary, channeling its classic verticality, layered metalwork, and ornamental flourish into a restrained, modern expression.

Rather than mimic the past, Monogram seeks to evolve it. “Every element, from the proportions to the palette, was designed to reinterpret Art Deco for the way New Yorkers live today,” says Wei Han (Francine) Teng, Design Director at Navigation Capital Group. “We wanted to distill the spirit of the era and bring it into a livable, contemporary context.”

That vision is echoed throughout the interiors by interdisciplinary design studio Neri&Hu. Working with a subdued yet richly textured palette of wood, stone, and metal, the designers created a series of sculptural, light-filled spaces that bridge the cinematic with the serene. Floor-to-ceiling glazing punctuates clean lines and carefully weighted volumes, creating a rhythm between material heft and spatial lightness.

Function follows form in Monogram’s amenity offering, which is curated with architectural restraint. The Sphere Club, which is a penthouse-level resident retreat with a fireplace lounge, curated bar, and panoramic views, feels more like a private members’ space than a traditional residential common area. A wellness spa, concierge service, and turnkey residences furnished by Neri&Hu reinforce the project’s holistic vision: one rooted in intentional design, tactile quality, and enduring elegance.

In a city where architectural references can feel fleeting, Monogram New York proposes something different—a building that engages in an active dialogue with New York’s history while asserting its own clear point of view. It’s a contemporary classic, not because it imitates the past, but because it understands how to build upon it.