"This is a building with a unique and striking personality" - Rafael Vinoly (architect) 162E64ST combines the architectural engineering of a large scale project with the luxurious feel of a Penthouse. Rafael Vinoly Architects (VAR) - Vinoly's creations not only represent some of the most luxurious and prominent buildings in Manhattan's Skyline such as 432 Park Avenue, 125 Greenwich, 277 Fifth Avenue; but also a complex level of engineering that blends with timeless design. Rafael Vinoly is globally acclaimed architect with stunning projects all over the world including Tokyo International Forum, The Curve Theater in London, 20 Fenchurch ST (famous walkie-talkie building in the UK). He has designed multiple airports, bridges, stadiums and several universities including Princeton University- Carl Icahn Laboratory and Princeton's Stadium. THE MASTERPIECE - 7th Floors plus roof deck with elevator, light and multiple outdoor spaces. "It is a building for someone with the knowledge and sensibility to appreciate architecture as a work of art, and technology as a force of change. It possess timeless beauty." 162E64ST is a building with the power of changing the character of the whole block. It blends sophistication with technology and globalization. Over 10,400 sqft that transform the environment contrasting the old, the brief, with modernism. The structural glass facade is in Vinoly's eyes the building's most distinctive feature. Furthermore, the curve implies a revolution on perspective allowing for a wider visual angle from the inside. The glass traveled from Germany to Spain where it acquired its characteristic curved shape and was later laminated multiple times. It is a seven story building with ELEVATOR, constructed as a crescendo where each floor becomes more and more stunning. First floor represents a massive 100'5" Feet open cellar with impressive 36 Feet ceilings. The interior has a fresh and modern style, flooded with natural sunlight coming from the massive skyline. The area is flexible and can be used as meeting space, trading floor, entertainment, operations management or even for sports and recreation. Vinoly played with volumes and areas creating indoor balconies that transfer light around the building. The lower floors allow for commercial use where owner could run his business operations. The architectural view is related to a powerful yet dynamic owner that could afford to have an enterprise of this caliber and lives a globalized life. The fourth floor opens up to the fascinating Penthouse. The entertainment/ living room floor features a prominent 34 feet floor to ceiling window that leads to a magnificent 30 feet terrace. Living room area encompass over 1000 feet. Perfect for entertain and display artwork. There is one large bedroom in this floor that overlooks the Avenue. Above a terraced dinning space overlooks this incredibly open and luminous space. Ample kitchen with two Miele double fridge. Double dishwasher. Wine cellar and ample cabinet space. The fifth floor presents a media room that separates one large bedroom on the north side and two bedrooms on the south side. All bedrooms are en-suite. On the next floor the Master bedroom is located overlooking the Avenue. The walk in closed is connected to a stunning white calacatta marble bath. Double vanity, soaking tub, separated shower. The sixth bedroom has generous space and a large marble bathroom. Floor to ceiling windows in every room. Finally, a skyline illuminates the way to the private roof deck. 360 degrees views complete this spectacular architectural masterpiece. The property also has digital central air conditioning, lutron system with Museum quality lights. It's truly an art collector's dream in that sense.
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