10. Clermont Residence, Singapore, $47 M
Clermont Residence sits atop the 950-foot-high Tanjong Pagar Centre which is Singapore’s tallest building. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill designed this structure in early 2000’s and it’s due for a completion in 2016. There will be over 170 mesmerizing apartments, including the 15,000 square foot penthouse worth over $47 M with its own private elevator, a fitness and spa sections and, of course, a hi-end modern kitchen.
Residents of the Peck Seah Street building will be able to go outside and visit Singapore’s most prestigious Central Business District if they wanted to, but why go outside when you have everything you need? The project is being run by Guocoland, a developer company owned by a Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan.
9. One57, New York, $115 M
Rising over 1k feet over Midtown Manhattan on 57th Street, One57 is currently the tallest and most luxurious residential structure in New York. Developed and designed by Gary Barnett’s Extell, it claims to be a “vertical billionaire’s row”. There are over 90 condos with commodities that include a pet grooming salon, a place to connect to your inner child also known as arts&crafts studio and, of course, no NY penthouse is complete without a yoga studio.
Here’s a fun factoid: one month after apartment #80 in One57 was sold, the full-floor unit on the floor below also went, for $51 million and the new owner protected him/her identity by using a fake LLC and simply called it “79 Inc.”
8. 56 Leonard, New York, $47 M
This Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in the glorious Tribeca is almost entirely made of glass, providing city views through floor-to-ceiling crystal clear windows. The 60-story condominium tower is already taking shape as the most alluring addition to the downtown skyline in years. From afar, it looks as if some magical forces were sucking all the glass boxes in Malibu up into the sky.
The penthouse is worth $47 million, which makes it one of the most expensive residences ever to be sold in Manhattan or even the whole New York. An Anish Kapoor sculpture is situated at the base of the tower and there is a 24-seat cinema and a 76-foot lap pool inside. One of the final touches will be Kapoor’s seamless metallic balloon, worth $8 million, crammed into the space between the lobby and the sidewalk.
7. One Thousand Museum Condos, Miami, $45 M
The tower’s massive alien-looking concrete exoskeleton, designed by a legendary Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, will be towering over the Miami skyline in just 3 years from now. The building will contrast the city landscape with a subtle and nearly transparent glazing system with delicate curves and twists, hiding a number of balconies and platforms.
The main concept of this structure is to become a “six-star” bridge between “heaven and earth” where you could get your own helipad, along with all the spa and sunbathing facilities it provides. In addition to the above-mentioned features it is said to have a customized building scenting with perfumes. When you’re rich nothing is too crazy. Not even a $45 M penthouse.
6. South Bank Tower, London, $4 M
South Bank Tower, a 173-apartment building is a very ambitious addition to Sir Richard Seifert’s 1972 King’s Reach Tower. It was originally only 30 stories tall. The recent renovations have changed the building completely, turning it into a 41-story condo filled with luxury apartments and office spaces. The building sits on the Thames river, and has an amazing overlook on the London Eye and the city in general. The penthouse will be a triplex with 2 roof terraces.
It will also have one of the most beautiful roof gardens in London and maybe even the entire United Kingdom! While inside, full-height sliding doors will open up the rooms to create a mesmerizing view-focused space. The subtle yet sophisticated interior scheme is based around all things natural like stone, blonde timber and marble. A two-bedroom apartment will costs over $4 million in 2015, when it’s finally completed.
5. One Madison, New York, $57 M
If you go to East 23rd Street in Manhattan, you may notice a colossal 60-story spear-like glass tower. It serves as a luxurious residence for countless celebrities and movie stars like Rupert Murdoch, Giselle Buendchen or Tom Brady. In fact, Rupert Murdoch spent $57 million to buy the penthouse apartment and combine it with the triplex below.
In nearly 10k square feet of amenities you’ll be able to find a marvelous 50-foot indoor pool with a breathtaking view on the Madison Ave., a private dining room, gourmet catering kitchen and, of course, an exceptional butler service. Residents can also visit a nearby media room to play some snooker and other games, while admiring the amazing views. Want to get rid of the kids? Not a problem. There’s a room for that! Not to mention there’s also a state-of-the-art fitness center with a yoga room
4. Opus Hong Kong, Hong Kong, $61 M
Pritzker-winning architect from Canada Frank Gehry designed the 12-story Opus building. This was his first major project in Asia. Located at the 53 Stubbs Road on the Peak, the building’s 8th floor living area has already broken every record being the most expensive apartment ever sold in the city. Conveniences even include rainwater recycling for irrigation and electricity generation for e-cars and various household appliances.
The project, however, has been temporarily put on-hold by the Hong Kong administration’s property-cooling measures introduced recently, including very strict requirements on sales of first-hand property. Currently, the Opus is available only for renting, which will cost you over $15,000 per day.
3. Tour Odéon, Monaco, $370 M
At over 550 feet tall, Tour Odéon will be the tallest structure in Monaco, overlooking the entire city-sized country the magnificent Mediterranean sea. The twin tower includes over 70 luxury apartments with breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows. Alexandre Giraldi, the architect, and Groupe Marzocco, the developer, worked together on the creation of this truly stupefying landmark. They brought in the designer Alberto Pinto for the interiors and Jean Mus for the green gardens.
The 35k square feet penthouse will occupy the top 5 floors. Although, the price has not been set yet, reports claim it to be as high as $370 million, which would make it the most expensive apartment in the world.
2. 432 Park Avenue, New York, $95 M
Okay we’re getting closer to the Holy Grail of penthouses now. One57’s neighbor in Midtown Manhattan, 432 Park Avenue, is the brainchild of property tycoon Harry Macklowe. It is currently the tallest residential building in New York, reaching almost 1,400 feet. The restaurant serving exclusively for the residents is designed by Bentel & Bentel, and will have an outdoor terrace above the 57th street and is said to fit up to 300 guests.
The penthouse will have 6 stunning bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and an extensive library. Among other features you will find a wine cellar, a 70-foot indoor swimming pool and a spa&fitness center, naturally. The tower will open in 2016, and more than 50 of its 104 condos have already been sold, including the $95 million penthouse
1. One Hyde Park, London, $255 M
Here it is. The absolute winner, the #1 on the list of the most expensive penthouses: London’s One Hyde Park. Though it’s not a skyscraper, it is probably London’s most discussed living quarters for billionaires. Its interior designer Candy & Candy states that the penthouse was sold for $255 million, while some other reports say its actual price was much lower. Christian Candy is the official owner, backed by his financial supporter Sheik Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. Yeah, an actual Sheikh!
Major commodities include but are not limited to: a ginormous cinema used for private viewings, an exquisite golf-simulator and a squash court. Among other cool perks, we have an ozone pool, an entertainment suite, temperature-controlled wine cellars, a car-cleaning and valet service, a basement parking and a spa. One Hyde Park is a home to the most notorious and influential people in the world like Chinese billionaires, Arab sheikhs, and Russian Oligarchs, as well as a couple of big-shot celebrities and businessmen from London.