For big-spending buyers in the market for a penthouse, did you know the same iconic architect behind the Louvre Pyramid and Hong Kong’s Bank of China Tower also designed one condominium in New York City? A stunning duplex penthouse is currently available for $9.8 million in the Centurion, the midtown condominium at 33 West 56th Street designed by the late I.M. Pei and Pei Partnership Associates (which is now known as PEI Architects).
The building, completed in 2010, boasts a French limestone facade and large windows—but the listing’s allure doesn’t stop at the front door of the building. The residence is just as enticing inside, as it is outside. Interior Marketing Group completely reimagined Penthouse B to showcase the duplex’s design possibilities. And, while the furnishings are for staging purposes, they are available to purchase for buyers looking for a seamless, turnkey, and stylish move-in.
“Drawing inspiration from the building’s architectural character, we created a design concept that seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality while elevating the generous ceiling heights and layout of the two-story space,” says Cheryl Eisen, CEO of Interior Marketing Group. “We incorporated a bit of Asian influence within our selection of artwork and utilized a color palette of soft neutrals in beige, taupe, and ivory, evoking a sense of refinement and tranquility reminiscent of Asian design principles.”
The four bedroom, four bathroom home spans 3,033 square feet, with living spaces on the lower floor and bedrooms on the upper floor. A private south-facing terrace, 14-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows allow for airy, light-fulled spaces.
The building sits just blocks from Central Park and footsteps from the action of Fifth Avenue. Pei’s personal residence—a four bedroom townhouse in Sutton Place—was not too far away either. It sold for $8.6 million in 2021.
Thomas Guss of New York Residence holds the rare listing. After all, the building is the only residence in NYC designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect.
