Example of penthouse architecture
Example of penthouse architecture

Penthouses

An attic is an apartment located on the top floor of a building. Penthouses are generally considered luxury properties and can be extremely expensive, also because they occupy an entire floor: housing design in this case is careful design and choice of high-end finishes.

An attic is a highly sought after and desired living space, usually located on the top floor of a building or residential complex. These spaces offer residents fantastic panoramic views of the city below, not to mention the silence and privacy they can ensure.

Some of the greatest benefits of living in a penthouse are the balconies, terraces and outdoor spaces that can be used to enjoy the sunshine during the summer months. Another benefit of penthouses is natural light, as they typically enclose more windows and doors than lower units in a building.

Penthouses are generally considered luxury properties and can be extremely expensive - making them especially desirable for those who don't mind spending money on something truly special.

They feature a unique and distinctive architectural and design style. Penthouse interiors can vary greatly depending on geographic location, but typically reflect a desire to make the most of the large vertical space afforded by the roof arrangement.

The main features of the penthouses are exposed beams on the ceiling, arched windows that discourage direct sunlight, and dark wood or natural stone floors. The rest of the décor can include modern, classic or antique furniture combined with colorful cushions and multicolored rugs to create a cozy and comfortable environment.

A common element in the design style of penthouses is to make the most of its large free area and vertical space on offer – therefore making it perfect both as a living area and to use as a bedroom.

The housing design in this case is a careful planning often characterized by high-end finishes.

Minimalist penthouse. Architecture and furniture blend together using similar materials
Minimalist penthouse. Architecture and furniture blend together using similar materials

Everything is designed with the intention of disappearing, as the space is the real protagonist and welcomes within it the sweetness of the Montefeltro hills
The penthouse unit with the city inside. An extroverted penthouse in a historic building in Bologna
The penthouse unit with the city inside. An extroverted penthouse in a historic building in Bologna

Just a few steps from Bologna's Two Towers, on Strada Maggiore, an apartment of more than 120 square meters spread over two floors becomes the penthouse with the city inside, thanks to the meticulous renovation that transforms the panorama into a scenography for its interiors
Penthouse between terraces and domes. Interior project in search of the perfect harmony between the soul of the place and those who inhabit it
Penthouse between terraces and domes. Interior project in search of the perfect harmony between the soul of the place and those who inhabit it

A space of only 50 square meters but almost entirely surrounded by terraces that are articulated on two levels and offer a scenic view of the domes of the old city of Barcelona: a penthouse between terraces and domes
Terrace of a rationalist building. An intervention for a fluid and permeable domestic space
Terrace of a rationalist building. An intervention for a fluid and permeable domestic space

The terrace in question facing south, in a rationalist building by Manuel Cabanyes overlooking the Chamberì district in Madrid is made usable thanks to the project by the gon studio, which redesigns the whole domestic space
The minimalist attic design that is combined with a sophisticated color palette
The minimalist attic design that is combined with a sophisticated color palette

Chelsea Penthouse offers a clean, contemporary design, a mix of matte white lacquer elements and a bold yet refined choice of marble
Penthouse in the centre of Madrid. Renovation in the name of hedonism and pleasure
Penthouse in the centre of Madrid. Renovation in the name of hedonism and pleasure

In the renovation project by the gon Studio, sensations define the function of each area, the body is the protagonist of all the experiences that can be enjoyed in the changeable, hybrid living space
Attic transformed into living space. White and natural light to expand the rooms
Attic transformed into living space. White and natural light to expand the rooms

CC Ark studio responded to a family's desire to expand the living spaces in their home by renovating an entire attic floor and transforming it into a home. The result is a space flooded with light that offers an excellent quality of life
Modern office
Attic converted into an office floor. White walls and choreographic wooden columns

Vladimir Radutny Architects transforms an attic into an office floor, making use of fascinating elements such as rough masonry walls, wooden structure and plenty of natural light and placing them side by side with white walls and well-designed partitions
Penthouse in a Chicago skyscraper. 360 degree panoramic view of the city
Penthouse in a Chicago skyscraper. 360 degree panoramic view of the city

Wheeler Kearns Architects studio has designed an entire double-height floor in a skyscraper in the city of Chicago. The brief of the owners was to enjoy a space full of comfort and simple elegance
attic kitchen pantry bronze wood
Penthouse in Hong Kong. A pantry island as an expansion of the kitchen to divide the spaces

Inspired by the characteristics of Honk Kong's Boundary Street neighborhood, Bean Burostudio, creates a system of ornamental screens and an island whose elegance is made up of a palette of green marble, brass metal and wood