A plasma television rises from the sofa back console at the touch of a remote's button. Blackout draperies protect the delicate cottons and silks from ultraviolet damage, as the penthouse faces the unobstructed southern sun.

A fine secretary anchors the room like a fireplace and actually provides a home-office function. As luxurious and traditional as this place looks, it's also very high-tech with WiFi high speed internet, plasma televisions, distributed audio - throughout.

When James Goodman designed the intimate space, perched 48 stories above Manhattan, he wanted everyone to have a view of the skyline, even if they were seated with their backs to the window. So, he designed a door filled with mirror, opposite the large windows and door to the balcony.

A hall, creating by the floating sofa, leads through the living room into the master bedroom.