- Interior
In a landmark building in NoMad, New York, an existing 1925 residence has been transformed into a sophisticated apartment. The project is named Maison Madison and was designed for a renowned chef. The property is situated close to Madison Square Park, creating a sense that the city and the green space are in constant dialogue.
The design was realised by Studio Zung under the direction of designer Tommy Zung, whose career spans architecture, fashion and spatial curatorial projects. His approach is rooted in a keen sensitivity to context and experience, shaped by years of international practice and a personal affinity with natural dynamics. For this project, he collaborated with chef Daniel Humm to create a home that offers both tranquillity and inspiration. 
The internal structure of the home was completely reworked, with attention paid to the existing architectural elements and the way spaces flow into one another. Doorways and alcoves were given a clear function within the design and formed recognisable passages through the apartment. As one walks through the home, the focus naturally shifts to carefully selected works of art and furniture. Each object was given a carefully considered place within the interior, giving the various spaces a clear and balanced feel. 
Two bedrooms and three bathrooms form a tranquil core within the flat, with light and views playing a central role in the spaces
The living areas face the park and embrace the changing seasons as an ever-evolving backdrop. Two bedrooms and three bathrooms form a tranquil core within the flat, with light and views playing a central role in the spaces. The boundaries between indoors and outdoors are subtly blurred, making the landscape feel almost like an extension of the interior. This creates a sense of a personal space that remains open to the city. 
Maison Madison demonstrates how a home can function as a place of imagination. Studio Zung’s project is rooted in respect for the existing architecture and translates this into a contemporary living environment with a strongly sensory character. In this balance between tranquillity and intensity, a living experience emerges that reveals itself step by step.
Photography by Adrian Gaut
Text by Melissa Helsen