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Sky Penthouse | Five Franklin Place

Five Franklin Place, the first major American building by acclaimed Dutch architect  Ben van Berkel of UNStudio, is a celebration of the art of building, the translation  of a daring international vision into a perfect local expression, and proof that the practical and the sublime, the historic and the new, can exist in ideal balance — all in a simply extraordinary place to live.

The triplex penthouses of Five Franklin Place are graced with perfectly proportioned living rooms, floating stairways, and a silent glass cab elevator. These penthouses embody the kind of dramatic but embracing atmosphere one usually associates with the sets of memorable films that paint a fantasy picture of life in New York City. Here, the fantasy takes full form.

Every detail of these residences has been meticulously designed by UNStudio and installed with the expert involvement of B&B Italia.

The panoramic views from the penthouses master bathrooms are unsurpassable and, as throughout the residences, create an environment in which one is truly immersed in the surrounding cityscape.




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ORUC HOUSE

Tucked away in the wooded region of Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Oruc House is an architectural marvel that merges modern design with nature. Designed by adventurous homeowners Lore and Carlos, the house sits on a steep slope embraced by trees, creating a tranquil retreat. Built on a challenging topography, it integrates seamlessly into the landscape, with access from both its highest and lowest points, blending into the surrounding forest. Visitors ...
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SURREAL BEACH HOUSE IN DRAMATIC ENVIRONMENT

Knowned has the Slaughterhouse Beach House, its located close to a well-known surfing spot in Maui and was designed by Olson Kundig Architects. Three "huts” were combined in order to complete this residence, each with their well defined purpose: living space, guest rooms and a general sleeping area. The landscape looks amazing and at a first glance the pictures could give the impression that perhaps the construction is not real....
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A45 TINY HOUSE

Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has created a very appealing prefabricated tiny house inspired by classic A-frame cabins but with a modern twist. The A45 House has only 180 square feet but offers a maximum ceiling height of 13 ft, it is customizable inside and out, and includes a wood-burning fireplace, a kitchenette, a dining area, a cedar sauna-styled bathroom, a downstairs bed and another loft bedroom reached by ladder. The tiny dwelling is assembled in mod...
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