Ang arkitektong nanalo ng Pritzker Prize na si Lord Norman Foster - na muling nagtakda ng mga tanawin ng pinakamagagandang lungsod sa mundo - ay nagsimula ng kanyang paglalakbay sa residential real estate sa Manhattan sa puso ng West Chelsea Arts District na may marangyang landmark na ito sa tabi ng Ilog Hudson, 551 West 21st Street.

Nakatayo sa itaas ng kamangha-manghang estruktura na ito ay ang 6,300sqft penthouse na sumasaklaw sa buong palapag na may dalawang pribadong terrace. Pumasok sa gusali sa pamamagitan ng maayos na 24-oras na lobby na may attendant, o sa halip, sa pamamagitan ng drive-in motorcourt na napapalibutan ng mga pader ng mga baging. Ang monumental na sukatan ng lobby lounge ay nagtatakda ng tono para sa gusaling ito, kung saan ang mataas na disenyo ay umabot mula sa pintuan hanggang sa bubong. Ang nakaseguro at may susi na elevator ay mabilis na dinadala ka sa ika-19 na palapag, kung saan pumasok ka sa isang entry hall na may coat closet. Ito ay bumubukas sa isang malaking gallery na agad na nagpapakita ng nakakamanghang tanawin sa Timog at Hilaga. Ang mga kisame na 12' 5" (3.78 metro) ay nagbibigay sa bawat silid ng mahusay na volume pati na rin ang sukat na walang mga haligi at lahat ng mekanikal na elemento ay maingat na nakatago sa pamamagitan ng matalinong inengineered na mga arkitekturang elemento. Sa buong paligid, ang panoramic windows ay nag-aalok ng nakakahapang, operatikong tanawin sa lahat ng direksyon.

Isang eleganteng sala ang naka-angkla sa isang dual-sided fireplace at isang malaking terrace na nakaharap sa Ilog Hudson sa Kanluran at Hilaga, kasama ang Chelsea Cove sa Hilaga at ang sculptural skyline ng Hudson Yard sa Kanluran. Kasama nito ang library na may mga bintanang nakaharap sa Hilaga at Silangan at isang pader na puno ng maingat na hinasa na mga istante, din naka-angkla sa fireplace. Sa kabilang dulo ng gallery ay isang napakalaking Great room sa Timog-Kanlurang sulok na binubuo ng isang eat-in kitchen at media room/casual living room na may state-of-the-art, drop-down projector at 110" theatre screen. Ang mga tanawin dito ay pantay na kahanga-hanga, umaabot pababa sa Timog tungo sa Statue of Liberty. Ang napakalaking kusina ay nagtatampok ng premium na Miele at Sub-Zero appliances, malinis na puting Italian milk-glass countertops, natural oak cabinetry mula sa Molteni, at isang dramatikong piano-shaped island. Isang custom na coffee-making station na may water filtration system at isang drain ay nakatago sa likod ng custom matte-lacquered aluminum core doors.

Lumakad sa tabi ng umagang kusina na nagdadala sa malaking gaming room na may billiards table: Ang wing ng silid-tulugan ay naglalaman ng pangunahing silid-tulugan, na may nakakamanghang tanawin sa timog, kanluran, at silangan. Ang maluwang na silid na ito na may seating area at access sa south-facing terrace ay may tatlong maluwang na walk-in closet, at isang malaking en-suite bathroom na may radiant heated Luna Black granite floors, custom Corian dual vanity na may integrated lighting, isang freestanding tub na may tula ng tanawin ng lungsod at tubig, at isang oversized 24sqft glass-enclosed steam shower na may Thermasol Pro-Series steam generator, heated mirror, at floor-to-ceiling translucent glass doors. Ang tatlong karagdagang silid-tulugan ay maayos ang sukat, na may mga en-suite bathroom na nagtatampok ng Travertino stone tile floors, custom-designed cabinets, at Dornbracht fixtures, at kamangha-manghang espasyo para sa closet; lahat ay may dramatikong tanawin. Ang tirahan ay may laundry room na may Maytag washer at dryer. Ang custom na Molteni millwork ay makikita sa buong lugar.

Nakatago sa likod ng maingat na ginawa na mga Dada-oak doors ng media unit ay ang lahat ng mga AV components, pati na rin ang mga terminal para sa maraming data ports sa buong apartment; lahat ay custom-wired gamit ang shielded CAT-6A cables. Isang 10-zone na HVAC system, 7-zones ng Nortec Steam humidification na perpekto para sa mga art collectors, isang Crestron home automation system, isang Lutron lighting system, custom-programmable shades na nag-aayos batay sa posisyon ng araw, at isang integrated AV system na may nakatagong in-wall speakers ay nagpapakita ng malawak na pag-iisip, pag-aalaga, at pasadyang disenyo na isinagawa sa paglikha ng gawaing ito sa Downtown.

Isang espasyo para sa parking ang kasama (maaaring ilipat sa pamamagitan ng isang license agreement), at ang gusali ay nag-aalok ng full-time na doorman, concierge, porter, valet services, isang state-of-the-art fitness center na may mga spa, isang yoga room, at isang reside

Pritzker-prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster - who has redefined the skylines of the world's greatest cities - began his residential real estate journey in Manhattan in the heart of the West Chelsea Arts District with this refined landmark alongside the Hudson River, 551 West 21st Street.

Perched atop this magnificent structure is this 6,300sf penthouse, spanning the entire floor with two private terraces. Enter the building via a sleek 24-hour attended lobby, or alternatively, via the drive-in motorcourt surrounded by walls of vines. The monumental scale of the lobby lounge sets the tone for this building, where high design extends everywhere from the front door to the roof. The secured key-locked elevator whisks you up to the 19th floor, where you enter via an entry hall with a coat closet. This opens to a grand gallery that immediately reveals the spectacular views to the South and North. 12' 5" (3.78 meters) ceilings give every room superb volume as well as dimensions with column-free rooms and all mechanicals discreetly concealed via cleverly engineered architectural elements. Throughout, the panoramic windows offer breathtaking, operatic views in all directions.

An elegant living room is anchored by a dual-sided fireplace and a large terrace overlooking the Hudson River to the West and North, with Chelsea Cove to the North and Hudson Yard's sculptural skyline to the West. Adjoining is the library with North and East exposures and a wall of expertly milled shelves, also anchored by the fireplace. At the opposite end of the gallery is a massive Great room on the South-West corner comprising an eat-in kitchen and media room/casual living room with a state-of-the-art, drop-down projector and 110" theatre screen. The views here are equally impressive, stretching down south to the Statue of Liberty. The vast kitchen features premium Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, pristine white Italian milk-glass countertops, natural oak cabinetry by Molteni, and a dramatic piano-shaped island. A custom coffee-making station with a water filtration system and a drain is concealed behind custom matte-lacquered aluminum core doors.

Walk past the morning kitchen that leads to the large gaming room with a billiards table: The bedroom wing houses the primary bedroom suite, with awe-inspiring views to the south, west, and east. This generously scaled room with a seating area and access to a south-facing terrace boasts three generous walk-in closets, and a sizable en-suite bathroom with radiant heated Luna Black granite floors, a custom Corian dual vanity with integrated lighting, a freestanding tub with poetic city and water views, and an oversized 24sf glass-enclosed steam shower with Thermasol Pro-Series steam generator, heated mirror, and floor-to-ceiling translucent glass doors. The three additional bedrooms are well scaled, with en-suite bathrooms featuring Travertino stone tile floors, custom-designed cabinets, and Dornbracht fixtures, and outstanding closet space; all enjoy dramatic views. The residence features a laundry room with a Maytag washer and dryer. Custom Molteni millwork features throughout.

Concealed behind the meticulously crafted Dada-oak doors of the media unit are all the AV components, as well as terminals for the numerous data ports throughout the apartment; all have been custom-wired with shielded CAT-6A cables. A 10-zone HVAC system, 7-zones of Nortec Steam humidification perfect for art collectors, a Crestron home automation system, a Lutron lighting system, custom-programmable shades that adjust based on the sun's position, and an integrated AV system with discreet in-wall speakers all speak to the extensive thought, care, and customization that have gone into creating this Downtown Masterpiece.

One parking space is included (transferable via a license agreement), and the building offers a full-time doorman, concierge, porter, valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with spas, a yoga room, a reside