One57: Three New Renderings Of New New York's Famous Building Under Construction

One57: Three New Renderings Of New New York's Famous Building Under Construction
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Construction of New York's famous One57 is almost over, it will top out any day now at 306m (1005ft) over the Central Park. Extell developed this masterpiece designed by Christian de Portzamparc. Renderings were big secret from the beginning and even now when tower is there, we still find new ones, never published till now. Here are three new renderings showing how proud this tower stands there, offering the best views in the city along with the most expensive penthouse ever!

New York's Finest: One57 Almost Topped Out Above Central Park

New York's Finest: One57 Almost Topped Out Above Central Park
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New construction update today over at New York Yimby. One57 almost reached its full height above the Central Park. One of the best New York buildings under construction at the moment is almost reached 306m (1005ft). Just a reminder, this tower is home of New York's most expensive penthouse!

New York's Tallest: 432 Park Avenue Construction Progress, August 2012

New York's Tallest: 432 Park Avenue Construction Progress, August 2012
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Construction of New York's tallest residential tower is progressing very well! Foundations for the tower are done and rest of the site is almost ready to lift off. We heard from inside sources that by the end of the year, tower should be up to the street level. For those who forgot or didn't hear yet, 432 Park Avenue tower will become New York's tallest residential tower and one of the tallest in general. Skyscraper will grow to 426m (1398ft) with 89 fl offering incredible residences and Central Park views.

Central Park West Penthouse Duplex, Manhattan, New York

Penthouses: Central Park West Penthouse Duplex, Manhattan, New York
© Paul Warchol

Another example of beautiful New York penthouses is located on 40th floor at Central Park West, designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects llc. This 5,000-square-foot penthouse duplex affords unique panoramic views of the New York City skyline and beyond.  

Interiors: In The Painting, hotel room designed by Gemelli Design Studio

Interiors: In The Painting, hotel room designed by Gemelli Design Studio
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Today we received interesting concept design for hotel room in Bulgaria by Branimira Ivanova & Desislava Ivanova of Gemelli Design Studio. Take a look how girls imagined combination of orange and green colors.

Penthouses: Interiors Of Duplex In Astor Place, New York

Penthouses: Interiors Of Duplex In Astor Place, New York
 © Elliman/Scott France/David Sundberg

One of the most beautiful penthouses in New York City, called "Sculpture For Living" is located in Astor Place, a 21-story tower at the intersection of Lafayette Street, Astor Place and Fourth Avenue. Interiors of this modern duplex are designed by Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel Architects. 

Ojai Valley Hilltop Compound by Braden Sterling of Sterling-Huddleson Architecture, Ojai, California

Amazing Home: Ojai Valley Hilltop Compound by Braden Sterling of Sterling-Huddleson Architecture, Ojai, California
© Rashnenon

Today we received beautiful project from Sterling-Huddleson Architecture office, an amazing small home called Ojai Valley Hilltop Compound, located north of Los Angeles, in Ojai, California. You don't have to own multi million mansions to say you have an amazing home. Take a look!

Tree House In The Forest, Mill Valley, California

Amazing Home: Tree House In The Forest, Mill Valley, California
© courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

This house is different from what you usually see around. This "Tree House" is located in the forest of Mill Valley, California. Wood everywhere! Architects and designers did an amazing work on the interiors and exteriors. Unusual shape of this amazing home with huge windows with the views deep into the forest are worth $1,800,000.

House Of The Future: Polyhedra House by Axis Mundi, Palisades Park, New Jersey

House Of The Future: Polyhedra House by Axis Mundi, Palisades Park, New Jersey
© Axis Mundi Design LLC/Masaru Ogasawara

Axis Mundi architecture office proposed interesting concept for the future homes. House of the future, called Polyhedra House is placed on the cliffs of Palisades Park in New Jersey. The house would offer an incredible views across the Hudson River and challenge gravity laws.

Property Search: Penthouse In Ritz Carlton Dallas, Texas

Property Search: Penthouse In Ritz Carlton Dallas, Texas
© Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Wow! Today's property search surprised us with this outstanding residence in Ritz Carlton tower in Dallas, Texas. Top floor penthouse with luxury modern interiors is listed for sale on Jameslist for $ 14,000,000. For this money you can expect 360° views of the city, huge terrace with interesting furniture and much more. Read more!

Tallest Towers: Trump Tower Chicago, Realty Kingdom Of Donald Trump

Tallest Towers: Trump Tower Chicago, Realty Kingdom Of Donald Trump
 © Songquan Deng

We all know who is Donald Trump and we all know what he's doing. This is one of the tallest towers in his realty kingdom. Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, work of SOM Architects, was built in 2009, 357m to the roof and 423m to the top of the spire. With 98 floors, Trump Tower Chicago is second tallest tower in Chicago after Willis (Sears) Tower.

Amazing Home; Contemporary Architecture In Tiburon, California: Garay Residence by Swatt/Miers Architects

Amazing Home; Contemporary Architecture In Tiburon, California: Garay Residence by Swatt/Miers Architects
© Russell Abraham

San Francisco bay was always attractive to builders and homeowners because of its natural beauty and unobstructed views. Lucky homeowners of this amazing home called Garay Residence in Tiburon, California decided to renovate and extend their one story home. Transformation into this amazing contemporary architecture was done by Swatt/Miers Architects.

Amazing Home: Penthouses; Apartment Home Living In Dallas, Texas

Amazing Home: Penthouses; Apartment Home Living In Dallas, Texas
© courtesy of Jameslist

Our first property search in Dallas, Texas brought us to this amazing home up in the air. It's one of the most beautiful penthouses in Dallas, offering really cozy apartment home living. Modern interiors of this 2-level home are worth $ 1,210,000. Take a look!

The Highest Skyscraper In Europe: (Canceled) Russia Tower, Moscow City, Russia

The Highest Skyscraper In Europe: (Canceled) Russia Tower, Moscow City, Russia
© Foster + Partners/Halvorson and Partners

Russia Tower, once the highest skyscraper in Europe under construction ended up canceled after company behind the project fell on the knees when they couldn't managed to find the $2 billion needed for the project. Russia Tower, designed by Foster + Partners Architects was set to grow to 612m (2009ft) with 118 floors. Project completion was 2011.

Small Apartment Living, The Murano Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small Apartment Living, The Murano Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
© courtesy of Jameslist

Small apartments are perfect for young couples starting with their lives together, single men and women moving out from their parents, etc. Also, small apartments and their interiors are always kinda cuter than big ones. Today's property search took us to Jameslist where we found this "story" about small apartment living at the Murano, Philadelphia. Take a look what you can get for $ 895,000 in Philadelphia.

Amazing home: Santa Fe Desert House, New Mexico

Amazing home: Santa Fe Desert House, New Mexico
© courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

This home is something different from what we usually post, but not less beautiful. At least not to us. This week's property search took us to Santa Fe. New Mexico desert architecture at its finest. Designers made it look like desert nature came into every room of this amazing home. Take a look!

Modern Architecture In South Korea: Hydro Nuclear Power Headquarters by H Architecture

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Modern Architecture In South Korea: Hydro Nuclear Power Headquarters by H Architecture
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South Korea has launched recently a few new skyscrapers which could easily go in the world's tallest buildings and that means only one: it's great time to pay attention on architecture in South Korea. Today read the story about Hydro Nuclear Power Headquarters by H Architecture proposed for Gyenju, amazing piece of modern architecture designed to blend with nature.

Amazing Home In Palos Verdes Near Los Angeles, California

Amazing Home In Palos Verdes Near Los Angeles, California
© courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty 

Palos Verdes is known for beautiful ocean views or on the other side, Los Angeles City views. Hilly terrain is perfect for dream homes, luxury real estate and expensive homes. Specially if it's situated between the city like Los Angeles and the ocean. This amazing home is listed for sale on Sotheby's as well. Take a look at this Palos Verdes estate you can get in near Los Angeles for $3,998,000.

New L'Oreal Office Building by IAMZ Design Studio, Modern Architecture Of Stockholm, Sweden

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New L'Oreal Office Building by IAMZ Design Studio, Modern Architecture Of Stockholm, Sweden
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Designers from IAMZ Design Studio sent us this interesting proposal of new L'Oreal office building for Stockholm, Sweden. L’Oreal Products Company requested design from IAMZ Design Studio and hired Ahmed Elseyofi as head architect for the project with Dilman Majid as technical Supervision. Design is really unique, nice addition to the list of Sweden's modern architecture and world's most amazing architecture.

Amazing Home For Sale Near San Francisco, Mill Valley, California

Amazing Home For Sale Near San Francisco, Mill Valley, California
© Sotheby's International Realty

Sunday property search took us near San Francisco. This amazing home in Mill Valley is perfectly sited on a 1Z2 acre waterfront lot and offers captivating Sausalito, San Francisco and bay views from every room. California and modern architecture on every step with breathtaking views is perfect combination for a dream home.

Justin Bieber Home, Beverly Hills, California

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Justin Bieber Home, Beverly Hills, California - Terrace view
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Celebrities and their celebrity homes are always often searched material around the world. We all like to see what is reach and famous life looks like. This time we're going to show you Justin Bieber's new modern luxury home he bought himself for 18-th birthday.

Comprehensive School + Daycare "Claude Bernard", Paris, France

Comprehensive School + Daycare "Claude Bernard", Paris, France
© Sergio Grazia 

This amazing piece of modern architecture is built in Paris, France. It's comprehensive School with daycare named "Claude Bernard", designed by the architects from Atelier d'Architecture Brenac + Gonzalez. Bright colors and amazing architecture seems to be perfect combination for kids and their time spent at school. Friendly environment is not questionable.

Shanghai Tower Elevator System Drawings And Illustrations by Gensler

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Shanghai Tower Elevator System Drawings And Illustrations by Gensler - cooling system
© Gensler/Marshall Strabala

Shanghai Tower is second tallest building in the world currently under construction in Shanghai, China. It's always interesting to see some drawings, illustrations, floor plans or any structural renderings of a project like this. This time take a look at Shanghai Tower's elevator system illustrations.

Ber House by Nico van der Muelen Architects, Amazing Home Of South Africa

Ber House by Nico van der Muelen Architects, Amazing Home Of South Africa
© David Ross, Barend Robertse and Victoria Pilcher

Nico van der Muelen Architects designed new amazing home for Midrand, South Africa. The house is called Ber House and it's definitely piece of modern architecture South Africa should be proud of.

New Photos Of One World Trade Center, Former Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City

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New Photos Of One World Trade Center, Former Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City
© The Durst Organization/Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Miller Hare

Some new renderings of One World Trade Center, former Freedom Tower, were released today by The Durst Organization and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. New rendering are meant to show current situation on the site, only 1WTC and 4WTC built while 3WTC and 2WTC waiting for tenants and financing.

Amazing Canada Home, Penthouse In Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Amazing Canada Home, Penthouse In Montreal, Quebec, Canada
© Sotheby's International Realty

Living in Canada can be real treat when you can afford to buy an apartment like this. Ville Marie is name of this amazing Canada home. The penthouse is located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the biggest Canada cities. It's a dream home worth almost $3 million.

Modern Residence For Sale, Property Search in Berkeley, California

Modern Residence For Sale, Property Search in Berkeley, California
© courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

New week, new property search, new homes for sale on World Of Architecture! We're going to Berkeley, California where new modern residence is listed for sale by Sotheby's International Realty. This modern masterpiece on top of the world was designed by Robert Swatt of Swatt Miers Architects. If you're looking for a dream home near Berkeley University, you might take a look at this contemporary architecture with breathtaking views!

Macquarie Group Sydney Office by Woods Bagot Architects, Sydney, Australia

Macquarie Group Sydney Office by Woods Bagot Architects, Sydney, Australia
© Shannon McGrath courtesy of Clive Wilkinson Architects

When we talk about architecture, we mostly hear about New York or Dubai or some unknown Chinese mega city. But this time you're going to read about Australia. Woods Bagot architects designed new Sydney office for Macquarie Group, representing modern architecture of Sydney.

Nettleton 198 by SAOTA Architects, modern architecture of Cape Town

Nettleton 198 by SAOTA Architects, modern architecture of Cape Town
© Adam Letch

Stefan Antoni Olmeshdahl Truen Architetcts (SAOTA) made another dream home for Cape Town, South Africa. This amazing 7-level, 6- bedroom home is designed in their recognizable SAOTA Architects style representing modern architecture of Cape Town.

House Cochrane by Metropole Architects, Modern Thai House

House Cochrane by Metropole Architects, Modern Thai House
© Grant Pitcher

This modern Thai house, called House Cochrane is designed by Metropole Architects. Inspired by traditional Thai architecture, this project fused far eastern tropical forms with modern western living. The extensive accomodation brief and the steep topography allowed the structure to be fragmented in several freestanding roof forms that step down the slop emulating a small village surrounded by dense coastal vegetation.

Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind, Seoul, South Korea

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Dancing Towers by Studio Daniel Libeskind, Seoul, South Korea
© Crystal  

Studio Daniel Libeskind designed three new skyscrapers for new Yongsan International Business District YIBD development in Seoul, South Korea. The skyscrapers called Dancing Towers, because of their dynamic design, will house residences, retail and commercial spaces.