…For urbanites, its safe to say that many aspire to be on top of things, and that goes for their apartments. Penthouses seem to fit the bill, but also, how is a penthouse apartment defined? The term penthouse as a marketing label implies exclusivity, cache and uniqueness, yet as an apartment type, the definition remains elusive. Besides their elevated status at or near the top of a building, penthouses tend to be uniquely configured, have open views, outdoor space and other unique amenities which may include above-average ceiling height, multi-level configurations and fireplaces…

Read the July 2006 article.