Jul 4, 2026 – 5.00amSomewhere above Manhattan, the distinction between architecture and atmosphere begins to dissolve.In an apartment on the 53rd floor of Central Park Tower – about halfway up the world’s tallest residential building – clouds scud by at eye level. Low-lying afternoon sun ricochets through a forest of neighbouring skyscrapers before beaming westward towards New Jersey. The interior space feels like an extension of the weather; light pools across polished surfaces while reflections ripple over fluted glass columns. Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Stephen ToddDesign editorStephen Todd writes for The Australian Financial Review's weekly Life&Leisure lift out and AFR Magazine.Fetching latest articles
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