Italian brand Molteni&C has outfitted a penthouse in Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue, adding built-in wooden window seats to frame the views of Central Park.
Molteni&C designer Matteo Nunziati oversaw the transformation of the 8,256-square-foot (767-square-metre) penthouse in the super-skinny Midtown Manhattan tower. The makeover involves simple finishes, built-in furniture and designs from the brand.
The expansive square-shaped windows that give the 96-storey-high 432 Park Avenue its iconic gridded appearance are retrofitted with upholstered benches in the living room, dining area and a bedroom.

This detail helps alleviate the fact the deep glazing takes up a lot of floor space ? a feature of the design that Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly expressed disappointment about following its completion in 2015. Encasing these windows is eucalyptus wood, which enhances their distinct square shape and matches the tone of the dark wooden flooring that Nunziati designed for the residence.

White walls, spacious rooms and ample natural light characterise the rest of the interiors. Finishes balance a palette of dark and pale tones, with pops of mint green and rusty red offered by furniture.
A sitting area is anchored by a long, dark Breeze sofa by Nunziati set atop a soft green rug. Two cream-coloured Allure armchairs and a Trevi coffee table, also by Nunziata, encircle a round red ottoman.
Pieces that accent the sitting area in photography include low black tables and lar...