Some addresses command respect.
This one commands the horizon.
At the southern edge of Miami Beach’s most fashionable shoreline rises Faena House, a sculptural ode to modern glamour designed by the legendary Foster + Partners. It is here — suspended between ocean and skyline — that Penthouse A asserts itself as one of the most coveted residences in the Western Hemisphere.
This is not an apartment.
It is a private dominion above the sea.
Architecture That Spoils the Eyes
Faena House is already famous — its aerofoil balconies appear to float around the building like soft ribbons of white concrete, designed to harness the breeze and frame the views with cinematic elegance.
But Penthouse A?
It’s the crown.
Over 15,000 square feet of indoor–outdoor living space spills effortlessly toward the Atlantic. Every room insists on a relationship with the ocean — whether through glass walls that retract entirely or terraces so vast they feel like personal coastlines.
Sunrise is not witnessed here.
It is hosted.
Interiors Designed for the Impeccable
Step inside and the acoustics of luxury take over — the kind of quiet that expensive materials naturally know how to make. High ceilings stretch upward like a breath held in anticipation. The walls politely avoid intruding on the view.
Key signatures include:
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A double-height great room with gallery-like proportions
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Spa-inspired primary suite with ocean infinity sightlines
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Chef’s kitchen fitted with museum-grade finishes
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Discreet staff quarters — invisibility perfected
The design is minimalist only in the sense that nothing competes with the scenery. Every detail feels inevitable — as though the home naturally grew from sunlight and salt air.
A Terrace That Rivals Hotels
The terrace deserves its own passport.
Wrapped in nearly 7,300 square feet, it includes:
• A private pool with the sky as its dome
• Multiple alfresco dining and lounge zones
• Vistas stretching from South Pointe to Bal Harbour
Stand there at twilight, and you feel something rare:
that gravity exists, but it works for you.
Privacy Is the Real Amenity
Faena House is a fortress of discretion — only 47 residences inhabit its white sculptural shell. Security is less a feature than a foregone conclusion. The elevator rises directly into Penthouse A, greeting its owner like an old confidante.
Outside, the energy of Miami Beach thrums with anticipation.
Inside, serenity answers its own phone.
Residents enjoy luxury housekeeping, spa privileges, and priority access to Faena District — the cultural playground composed of five-star hospitality, Michelin distinction, and the iconic Faena Theater’s velvet allure.
Your lifestyle doesn’t change here.
It evolves.
A Statement of Taste, Not Necessity
Penthouse A’s last known listing price hovered around $37 million — though for a residence of this rarity, numbers feel like background noise. True value lies in permanence: limited supply paired with infinite desirability.
Owning this home is a decision made beyond economics.
It is a personal signature written across the sky.
Some penthouses sit above cities.
This one belongs above them.
This story originally appeared on Upscalelivingmag
