Residents of Five Franklin Place will enjoy the thoughtfulness of Van Berkel’s design. In consideration of people’s innate desire for sunshine, he emphasized natural light throughout the building, even in the traditionally shadowed style of the New York City loft. Each loft unit embraces the sun through the use of double-height windows and the central placement of second-floor mezzanines. And residents who don’t want to live in a loft will find happiness in one of the penthouse units or in a city residence. The City-style residences offer east and west terraces and expansive views of the panoramic surroundings. And while the designers put their own touch into the units, they made sure to allow residences plenty of flexibility to define their own space with large, airy rooms.

B&B Italia masterfully designed the interiors of Five Franklin Place to complement the architecture. Different levels of the building utilize different styles and colors of decor to maximize lighting and enhance the natural beauty of the units, and all of this is established with contemporary vision. Doors are set flush against walls, bookcases built into the walls, and a futuristic sliding curved wall in the Master bath rotates to reveal a real “room with a view.”

Five Franklin Place offers a number of amenities for the fitness-crazed generation, including a sub-level fitness center with private spa. This is the perfect place for residents to lift weights, do some Yoga or Pilates in the mirrored room, or sweat it out in the sauna or steam room.

Fifty-five homes occupy Five Franklin Place, each varying from 1200-3400 square feet in area. There is a good mix of one and two-story residences, with units ranging from one bedroom to four-bedrooms, and penthouses that contain interior elevators and a rooftop terrace. Prices start at $2 million and soar to $16 million. Sales started in April 2008.

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