# Century-Old Penthouse Makeovers Shigeru Ban Redesigned a 132-Year-Old Cast Iron Building in NYC By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penthouse-in-new-york References: [ny.curbed](http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/01/17/breathtaking_phs_for_cast_iron_tribeca_building_revealed.php) Japan-based architect Shigeru Ban has recently created and designed the renderings for a [new penthouse in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph8-penthouse) to be fitted on top of a 132-year-old cast-iron building in Tribeca. The new addition is inspired by Vierendeel Trusses, a white metal structure that features an angled canopy-like addition that will facilitate the interaction between the interior and exterior space, divided by large glass-paneled doors to create an open expansiveness to the overall interiors. The iron clad building is now named 67 Franklin Street and will be lined up against the condo converted street. The building will be home to [11 duplex apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-apartment) that are fitted with [double height living areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft). The two penthouses at the top will consist of four bedrooms with a total of 3, 800 square feet with expansive interior spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Penthouse Redesigns:** A trend of architects renovating century-old buildings to accommodate luxurious penthouses, combining historical charm with modern amenities. - **Interactive Architecture:** The use of innovative structural designs, such as Vierendeel Trusses, to create interactive spaces that seamlessly blend the interior and exterior. - **Duplex Living:** The popularity of duplex apartments, offering double-height living areas and spacious interiors, as a modern housing option in urban areas. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects and designers specializing in the renovation and redesign of century-old buildings to meet modern living standards. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers capitalizing on the demand for sophisticated and unique living spaces created through the conversion of historic buildings. - **Luxury Interior Design:** Interior designers specializing in high-end, spacious interiors for penthouses and duplex apartments, combining luxury and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eccentrically Designed Historic Penthomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crina-arghirescu-rogard.md) - [Reimagined Modern NYC Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca-loft.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Sustainably Crafted Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-log-house.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Manhattan-Honoring New York Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcgovern-project.md) - [Cylindrical Furnished Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-park-drive.md) - [Cross Cultural Duplexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-hill-duplex.md) - [Modern Panoramic View Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-penthouse.md)