The Art of Luxury Issue 44 2020 | Page 50

LUXURY HOMES “The Waldorf Astoria has a forever lavish aura,” says Jean-Louis Deniot. “The interiors will reflect the magnificence of the past mixed with today’s great sense of energy. They will be grand and playful, all highly inviting, with many elements of surprise and excitement.” The wide variety of residences range from gracious studios to opulent four bedrooms and magnificent penthouses, many with unique floorplans, and several marquee residences with expansive private outdoor spaces. Approximately 10-foot ceiling heights are typical throughout The Towers, with select residences on upper floors featuring heights of up to thirteen feet. Every residence has been outfitted with all new windows that feature modern sound-attenuating technology while bringing back the 1931 design, and herringbone floors with a custom cerused finish are laid throughout the homes. Residence kitchens feature a full suite of integrated state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances, all fully vented to the outside. Privacy and security are paramount at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria, which offers a discrete residential experience separate from the hotel. There are two residential entry lobbies—both fully staffed 24-hours per day—and a dramatic porte cochère with doubleheight vaulted ceilings that will offer residents a private entry with 24-hour valet service from East 50th Street. There are six dedicated residential elevators with destination dispatch technology, as well as a secure residential entrance into the Waldorf Astoria New York, offering access to the hotel’s numerous food and beverage venues as well as world-class spa. Because of the generous scale of the property, residents will enjoy the highest number of service staff of any super-luxury residential building in New York, including a dedicated onsite concierge. One of the most unique features of the residences at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria is the concierge closet, which is integrated into the design of the entryway in every home. The closet is used for the secure and private delivery of packages, laundry, and room service, and is accessible from both the common corridor as well as inside of the home. 50 The Art of Luxury Issue 44 2020