Celebrating the coastal glamour of its waterfront location, this home pairs its seventies influence with contemporary pieces
American photographer George 'Slim' Aarons once quipped that he made a career out of “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places”. His now iconic shots captured on film, the jet-set crowd holidaying in picturesque locales including Alpine resorts, tropical islands and the sun-soaked areas of Monaco, Palm Beach and the Amalfi Coast.
This merry-making mood sets the scene for this apartment in Monaco, located in the seaside area of Larvotto. The decision to purchase and combine the two adjacent apartments in this desirable locale resulted in an unusually large space—an ideal setting for a dream home that embodies the Riviera lifestyle.
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The work of Monaco-based practice Humbert & Poyet, the 4,090sqft apartment draws inspiration from the life of leisure depicted in Aarons’ work by pairing tropical accents with contemporary pieces and Mid-Century Modern furniture.
Christophe Poyet and Emil Humbert first started their eponymous practice in 2007, which was founded just a year after they first met. “I instantly knew we’d work together,” says Humbert, on that fateful meeting. “Throughout a project, we’re always discussing ideas,” shares Poyet. “The way we complement each other forms the basis of our projects and ensures we achieve a space as we had envisioned it.”