1. One Hyde Park, London
Combining breath-taking views of London’s most famous Royal Park with exceptional service by Mandarin Oriental, the penthouse at One Hyde Park is the world’s most exclusive (and expensive) skyscraper address. If you are willing to splash the cash on an apartment in this stunning complex, you’ll have some rather influential neighbours, with the likes of property tycoon Christian Candy and Qatari billionaire Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani on the list of registered owners.
Price: US $226.9 million
2. 432 Park Avenue, New York
Located in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious areas with lofty views stretching from Central Park to the Atlantic Ocean, 432 Park Avenue is set to become the world’s most sought-after address upon its completion in 2015. Alongside its six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the penthouse apartment will boast a private wine cellar and 75-foot indoor swimming pool – perfect for those late-night Midtown parties.
Price: US $95 million
3. One57, New York
Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, the 90-storey One57 complex promises a taste of luxury at the heart of the city that never sleeps. With a concierge operated by Park Hyatt and interiors by Danish designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, the “glass curtain wall” penthouse residence will offer beautiful, opulent furnishings to match its stunning panoramic vistas. For residents seeking the utmost discretion, a separate 58th street entrance offers unrivalled privacy.
Price: US $90 million
4. South Bank Tower, London
With world-famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral all within view of the expansive living room at London’s South Bank Tower penthouse, there are few accommodations in the English capital that will be able to rival this Thames-based triplex. Notable features of the penthouse – which is due for completion in 2015 – include a duo of roof terraces and a large private pool.
Price: US $90 million
5. Tour Odéon, Monaco
Rising high above the glittering skyline of Monaco, Tour Odéon offers luxury living to match the principality’s decadent reputation. The complex offers residents all the trappings of a five-star hotel, with a dedicated 24-hour concierge, daily housekeeping and chauffeured limousine service, while the complex’s impressive penthouse boasts panoramic views of the azure Mediterranean from its private infinity pool. Upon completion at the end of the year, the 35,500-square-foot penthouse is likely to become the most desired residence in Monaco – possibly even the world.
Price: US $65.7 million
6. Opus Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Situated on an unspoiled hillside famed for its desirability, Opus Hong Kong offers a dichotomy of views. Out of a top story window, Asia’s incredible untouched natural landscape, dense with greenery, contrasts the heart of Hong Kong’s fluorescent financial district. As the brainchild of award-winning designer Frank Gehry, the complex houses just 12 luxury residential units, each with access to private swimming pools, and maintains the utmost exclusivity in China’s most vibrant city-state.
Price: US $58.6 million
7. 56 Leonard, New York
Towering above the trendy TriBeCa area of lower Manhattan, 56 Leonard is the ultimate collaboration between artist and architect. Created by Herzog and de Meuron, the 60-storey structure will contain 145 modernist homes, including the building’s spatially innovative penthouse. The only thing mote impressive than the complex’s private 25-seat cinema and 75-foot pool is the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Price: US $47 million
8. Clermont Residence, Singapore
Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill – the architects behind Burj Khalifa and the World Trade Centre – the Clermont Residence in Singapore promises to deliver one of the most impressive, three-storey penthouses ever seen by 2016. Boasting panoramic views of the island, the 14,500-square-foot “super penthouse” will be located more than 200 metres above sea level, accessible only by a private elevator. As part of the wider Guocoland project, the Clermont Residence will form part of a complex comprising a five-star hotel, premium office space and luxury retail outlets – serving your every need in one convenient location.
Price: US $47 million
9. One Thousand Museum Condos, Miami
Forever known as one of the world’s highest-ranking luxury destinations, Miami has long since been the home of premium real estate. This reputation is soon to be enhanced with the addition of Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum Condos, a 60-storey luxury condominium coming to the heart of sun kissed Florida by 2018. The building will feature Hadid’s trademark exoskeleton exterior design, while the interior boasts an entirely original, organic feel. With two floors dedicated to wellness and spa facilities, you’ll find little reason to leave the apartment.
Price: US $45 million
10. One Madison, New York
Located between Broadway and Park Avenue South, One Madison is perhaps the world’s most famous luxury residential unit. With the likes of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recently purchasing space in the building, there is no denying the exclusivity of the address. And you can’t get more exclusive than the penthouse. That is, unless you’re Rupert Murdoch. The billionaire owner of NewsCorp has reportedly spent US $57million transforming the top four floors of the building, combing the triplex penthouse with the apartment below – creating the ultimate bachelors pad in the heart of New York City.
Price: US $43 million
