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Zenith

A vision of sky and stone.

Project Z01
01 / Narrative Statement

Zenith was not constructed.

It was suspended — in the ether,

above the tree canopy,

in the silence between glass.

A sanctuary where stone learns to float.

Occupying a position of singular elevation, Zenith rises 420 meters above Central Park. It represents a structural study of transparency, gravity, and the containment of pure light.

Zenith Travertine Sanctuary

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SILENCE

STONE

LIGHT

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12,000sq ft

Penthouse Space

Expansive vertical living covering two complete floors, featuring double-height ceiling voids.

420meters

Elevation above NYC

A singular vantage point looking directly over the Central Park canopy and midtown skyline.

03Suites

Duplex Residences

Three architectural bedroom chambers, each crafted with private Travertine bath facilities.

2.5Years

Duration of Craft

Two and a half years of meticulous design refinement, stone carving, and glass fabrication.

04 / Material Library

What the Penthouse is Made Of.

Tuscan Travertine
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Tuscan Travertine

Carved from solid quarry blocks near Siena. The travertine is hand-honed to preserve its natural cavities, leaving a tactile dialogue between wind, stone, and time.

Hand-Blown Glass
02

Hand-Blown Glass

Custom structural panels engineered in Murano. Subtle waves and optical irregularities capture the passing clouds, dissolving the boundary between interior and sky.

Brushed Bronze
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Brushed Bronze

Sourced and hand-rubbed by local metal artisans. The bronze frames age organically, adapting to the NY atmosphere and creating a warm, champagne-toned patina.

05 / Systems

Infrastructure.

The Sky Deck
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The Sky Deck

Helipad access and a panoramic terrace at 420m, designed for private arrivals and skyward events.

Thermal Oasis
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Thermal Oasis

Private warm and cold travertine pools with custom filtration, designed for complete neurological recovery.

Suspended Hearth
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Suspended Hearth

A suspended negative-space fireplace. The warm focal point of the penthouse living space.

Sky Observatory
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Sky Observatory

A zero-obstruction astronomical aperture for stargazing and tracking seasonal celestial alignments.

06 / Spatial Immersion

The
Record.

Observation Deck - Center Anchor
Vista Living Area
Atrium Lounge Study
Bedroom Suite Sanctuary
Stone Kitchen Thermae
Grand Salon Profile
Private Horizon View
06 / Chronology

The Build.

2024 / Q1

Acquisition

High-elevation air rights acquired above Central Park. Overlooking historic midtown.

2024 / Q3

Structural Framing

Reinforced steel framing installed to absorb high-elevation wind currents. Double height spaces shaped.

2025 / Q2

Stone Installation

Travertine slabs shipped from Tuscany and hand-installed. 320 tons of limestone.

2025 / Q4

Glass Envelope

Custom floor-to-ceiling Murano glass panes hoisted and sealed in position.

2026 / Q2

Handover

The residence was finalized and handed over on the spring equinox, when the light strikes the atrium vertically.

ZENITH

A sanctuary suspended in the ether above the Central Park skyline. Project Z01. Available for private acquisition.

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