Design Blog 3, Penthouse

One of my biggest goals in life is to one day live in a penthouse.  I love the idea of having an infinite view of the sky and the city.  I feel like it would be the most amazing feeling in the world if I could wake up and look out the window and see the whole world.  Or if I was eating diner it would be a an unreal feeling looking at the sights.

Obviously any old penthouse would not do, it would have to be designed well and include certain features I consider key for every penthouse.  It would definitely need to catch my eye and be sight worthy like this:

I like the use of windows, which gives it a wide open look.  From a design standpoint everything is neat and straight which gives it an air of tranquility.  My penthouse also would need a patio no matter what.  There would be no point to living on the roof, unless I get to actually experience the feeling of being that high off the ground:

Notice the use of windows again, and how lines are used throughout the entire picture.  There is so much to look at, its hard to decide where to start.  But the blatantly obvious aspect is the amount of comfort the designers show.  They set up this scene to make it look homely but elegant, also it looks like a great place to relax.

Another aspect of a penthouse that I require is a rooftop pool.  As long as it is well crafted and designed there is limitless potential to making one.  Here is an ideal pool:

Not only do the designers make great use out of the space, since they are on the roof they were able to add to the actual building to fit in a bigger pool.  By putting glass at the end they make it seem like the water is suspended in mid air.  Also I love the use of the archway right before the pool ends.  Its a great indication of the pool ending.  If I were the concept designers I would combine the patio from above with this pool to create the ultimate rooftop penthouse experience. 

And last but not least, the very most important part of a well designed penthouse is the view it gives:

Imagine living in a home where looking out the window is more mesmerizing then watching whatever is on television.  When designing a penthouse nothing is more important then making sure the view is not interrupted or obstructed. 



To reiterate, a well designed penthouse requires an amazing pool that adds to the overall quality of the home.  It needs a spacious living room that will not hinder the overall experience of owing a penthouse.  It needs a patio which in itself can be considered a separate entity that requires its own design style and focus.  Then finally a view that is breathtaking.