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E xactly sixty years after real estate developer William Zeckendorf helped bring the United Nations headquarters to the Big Apple, his grandsons, William and Arthur, purchased a vacant lot across the street from the UN complex at 50 United Nations Plaza. Alongside Global Holdings Chairman Eyal Ofer, Zeckendorf Development began construction of the $500 million project in 2012 with a simple vision—create the ultimate global address. In order to bring the 43-story concept to life, Zeckendorf entrusted renowned British architect Norman Foster of Foster + Partners to create a design that would not only set a high standard in iconic Manhattan architecture, but would offer its residences the latest in convenient luxury living. After all, isn't that what the luxury high-rise residence boom is all about? Among the building's vast profile of amenities and expansive 88 units, the crown jewel of Foster's 50 United Nations Plaza is a unique 10,000-square-foot duplex penthouse which occupies the building's 42nd and 43rd floors. According to Jill Mangone, Director of Sales for 50 United Nations Plaza, construction of the building was completed in 2015, but developers chose to wait until it was fully operational before listing the penthouse itself. For the few of us who can afford an eight figure residence (and for the rest of us who just have really high standards when it comes to window shopping) VUE got an inside look at the penthouse which now boasts a $70 million asking price. Inside and out, Foster's custom-designed duplex penthouse features immense steel detailing, warm gold bands, and floor-to- ceiling windows. These elements help to create a look that embodies both modern architecture and classic Manhattan alike. "The polished stainless steel detailing of the façade is in the spirit of earlier historic towers in the city, and it reflects the sharp quality of light which is special to New York," Foster explained. VUE ON DESIGN V U E N J . C O M 47

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