inside the $50 million penthouse at zaha hadid's 520 west 28th street

related companies has released the long-awaited interior photography of the triplex penthouse residence inside the first completed project in new york by zaha hadid architects. the five-bedroom triplex home spanning 6,853 sq. ft. halos atop the 39-unit structure at 520 west 28^th street. the release of the interior imagery of the penthouse marks the final look inside the sinuously industrial project along the high line.

all images by scott frances, unless otherwise stated

the three-level residence within zaha hadid architects’ first completed new york city project offer views to the north, south, and east. the triplex is served by a direct resident elevator, and features an in-residence elevator for privacy and ease in transition. a sculptural staircase extends all three floors, linking the interior with the large outdoor terrace. the five-bedroom home features a corner master bedroom within the lower level with private balcony, full dressing room, and dual bathrooms. the lower level further holds three alternate bedroom suites, while the mid-floor entertaining level features a library, powder room for guests, and a 1,250 sq. ft. double-corner great room with a private balcony and fireplace. the fifth bedroom completes the home and is positioned adjacent to a spacious eat-in kitchen designed by zaha hadid in collaboration with boffi.

framed by floor to ceiling glass windows at a vast height of nearly 11 ft., the residence holds an internal sculptural staircase designed by zaha hadid herself. project director johannes schafelner of ZHA elaborates: ‘an evolution of the flowing spiral staircases within zaha hadid’s cultural buildings, this staircase is designed with multiple perspectives that engage perception and draw the eye from the horizontal to vertical—uniting the penthouse’s three levels with the fluid design language of the building’s facade.’ 

the home boasts 2,552 sq. ft. of exterior space, including a terraced garden and wraparound roof veranda with an outdoor kitchen. while related companies lists the triplex penthouse residence for $50M, the residential structure along the high line offers a set of luxury amenities unrivaled by other residences of its caliber. amenities include automated valet that tends to residents’ vehicles on call, the only private imax theatre in new york city, private automated storage, a wellness level with fitness center and 75 ft. sky-lit pool, and reservable spa-suite.

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