A $32.5 million penthouse according to Olympic Torch Designer Lists in NYC

Like a fire flickering on an Olympic torch, this towering duplex is located on the top floor of this luxury building in New York. And it is a fitting image: the penthouse features interiors by Mathieu Lehanneur, the award-winning French designer behind the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Torch.

The $32.5 million Crown Jewelwhich also serves as an exhibition space, sits atop Selene New York, a luxury apartment on East 53rd Street by Foster + Partners. Lehanneur envisioned the 6,760 square feet of living space as his Parisian studio pied-à-terre for the design. It draws inspiration from natural elements such as air, water and fire for a “dynamic and layered experience,” according to a press release. Four bedrooms and four full bathrooms spread over two levels, alongside breathtaking vistas of the Big Apple skyline and beyond.

A private elevator provides access to the penthouse’s grand entrance gallery. Here, double-height ceilings of up to 12 feet boast views from the East River to the Atlantic Ocean. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the large corner room, which houses a number of quirky lighting fixtures, including a floral-inspired piece and a multi-sphere design, along with wooden floors. Central Park Towerthe world’s tallest residential building, can also be seen along the skyline.

As you enter the kitchen you will find oak cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, as well as an Italian Carrara marble countertop and backsplash. Views of historic buildings such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building can be seen directly from the formal dining room, which seats eight but can treat even larger groups to unobstructed sunset views for parties. Lehanneur’s colorful furniture placements and display of the Olympic torch (not included) add a beautiful touch to the home.

Upstairs, the primary suite features triple exposure and a spa-like bathroom with heated Silver Striato travertine floors and a custom Apaiser soaking tub. On the floor there are a further three beds, each with their own bathroom with custom Apaiser workbenches and travertine floors.

The penthouse marks the launch of a long-term exhibition and relations program that Lehanneur will lead in the coming years, called the Pied-à-Terre series. The goal is to achieve global expansion for the designer company, so you can expect new homes to appear in various US cities over time.

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“Starting this new chapter in the US is a natural progression,” said Isabela Rennó Braga, partner and CEO of Mathieu Lehanneur. “We are excited to establish this platform as a new gateway to deeper, customized and meaningful experiences with our customers and guests.”

The Corcoran Group holds the listing.

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