Sunday, June 8, 2008

EF Penthouse Lifestyle

Five Franklin Place is the epitome of luxury residences. The 20-story building will contain 55 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units that will be set up as duplex lofts on the lower floors; single-level city residents above; plus three triplex penthouses each with a rooftop terrace and serviced by private internal elevators. This may be one of the most dope Penthouses I've ever seen.
"The building is designed by Dutch architect Ben van Berkell of UNStudio. The structure will be wrapped in a series of horizontal black metallic bands, each of which ungulates as it curves around and hugs the frame of the structure."
The façade is apparently a direct tribute to the original 19th century built form of cast iron that shaped lower Manhattan – and the metallic surface will reflect light while highlighting the magnificence of the neighboring buildings. Make sure to check out the website, it's pretty cool.

All Via The Go Figure & Five Franklin Place

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