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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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67 FRANKLIN STREET PENTHOUSE - Image

67 FRANKLIN STREET PENTHOUSE

Perched atop a 19th-century cast iron landmark in New York, the 67 Franklin Street Penthouse is a spectacular 4-bedroom (plus den), 3.5-bathroom residence with 20-ft ceilings and a breathtaking 1,510 sq. ft. wraparound terrace. Designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban, this majestic residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural brilliance. Flooded with natural light, the penthouse boasts white oak floors, key-locked...
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AMAZING MINIMALIST HOUSE IN JAPAN | BY SHINICHI OGAWA & ASSOCIATES - Image

AMAZING MINIMALIST HOUSE IN JAPAN | BY SHINICHI OGAWA & ASSOCIATES

A very Minimal yet functional house was projected by japanese architects Shinichi Ogawa. This stunning home is located in Okinawa, Japan, and features two main living areas. One main area features one big open space composed of a living room, a bedroom, and the dinning room, while the the other are is composed by the kitchen, bathroom and study room all in succession. via archdaily....
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PENINSULA HOUSE - Image

PENINSULA HOUSE

The spectacular Casa Peninsula, was designed by the Bernardes Arquitetura office in Sao Paulo - Brazil, and was erected on a steep slope sanctuary in nature offering simply breathtaking views. Overlooking a bay from a lush, green cliff, this private residence in Guaruja is split over three levels, the ground floor, featuring four guest rooms and a TV room, the middle level hosting the dining room, living room, kitchen and swimming pool, and the top floor containing ...
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