Mann has created a neutral palette, allowing for a detailed, personal experience when homeowners begin to furnish and decorate their urban homes.
Saturday morning can be routine for residents on 20th Street in Manhattan. For those who want first dibs on the fresh farm produce at Union Square Greenmarket, it’s a must to rise early. By midday, the boutique and designer stores along 5th Avenue are open for business, a symbol of a city known for its chic elegance. Throughout the afternoon, residents (Soul)Cycle in and out of various fitness centers, yoga studios and spas. Evening brings culture and entertainment – a show at the American Ballet Theater or a private event at the National Arts Club – and finally, without even leaving the neighborhood, residents can enjoy the nightlife, perhaps dinner and drinks at Eleven Madison Park?
Coming home to a penthouse like those atop 21W20 is the perfect ending to such a day.
Renowned interior architect David Mann of MR Architecture + Decor has captivated the most of outdoor living and entertaining in the penthouses of 21W20. Each penthouse emphasizes its outdoor space with wide windows and sliding doors that capture an ease in the transition between the interior living space and outdoor terraces.
While quality of living was heavily considered, the developers and designers of 21W20 ensured that their residents were given a blank slate to highly customize their homes. Considerations of future residents’ lifestyles have also been integrated into the design of the penthouses, especially when it comes to home automation. The necessary infrastructure for future automation is there, creating a robust IT platform for the end user. Homeowners also have all the groundwork to install, upgrade and personalize their choices of home security, lighting control, shade control, sound systems, home theaters, etc.
At the apex of this 15-story residence perches the glassed duplex, Penthouse 4. On the 14th floor, the living room opens onto the south-facing terraces, boasting 360-degree views of the city; also on the terrace is a six-person hot tub with an outdoor shower, a custom- designed gas fireplace and a full outdoor kitchen. The second, more private terrace – perfect for meditation, yoga or soaking up the sun – is on the 15th floor, only accessible via the master suite bedroom. The master suite claims the entire second floor of the penthouse, and features a walk-in closet with a dressing area, a separate sitting room/ office and a kitchenette.
Penthouse 2 takes up the 12th floor. It boasts three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a master suite with a kitchenette, an oversized walk-in closet and an opulently outfitted master bath. The 75-foot- long, 7-foot-wide terrace faces south and overlooks 20th street.
With the rapid sellout of the nine tower homes, it’s obvious that the residences of this building are in high demand. This is no surprise though, especially considering 21W20’s prime location. While access to such culture and entertainment is incentive enough to move to Manhattan, the opportunity to live atop 21W20 further strengthens that incentive.
For more information about this home on the market, visit the official listing.
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