2. One Hyde Park – $1.3 Billion
While Ellison was trying to refine Japanese architecture for California living, back in the UK some real estate moguls were pushing the limits of contemporary urban style. One Hyde Park is an address that just screams contemporary London, and the glass and steel edifice that soars above the city’s historic streets is a reminder that this is the financial capital of the world. As with most urban living, the highlight is the penthouse—those sky-bound symbols of soaring decadence.
One Hyde Park’s penthouse is a dream come true for those hoping for sleek urban living space with unrivaled luxury. Owned in this case by a sheik from the Gulf states, One Hyde Park’s pinnacle penthouse features a spacious living arrangement with a pool, multiple patios giving sweeping views of the city, and access to some of the best shopping, dining, and nightlife the world has to offer. If you want to be at the center of it all, we found a space for you.