Live-in landmarks: homes hidden inside iconic buildings
These famous facades have a secret

Trump Tower, New York, USA

Located on New York's prestigious Fifth Avenue, Trump Tower's mirrored facade is a unique part of the Manhattan skyline. Construction began on the building in 1979, with Donald Trump purchasing the air rights around Tiffany's famous flagship department store next door for the ambitious project.
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Trump Tower, New York, USA

Trump Tower, New York, USA

Trump Tower, New York, USA

Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Towering over the Dubai skyline, the Burj Khalifa takes the crown as the tallest building in the world. The stand-out landmark stretches a whopping 160 floors, housing lavish accommodation, as well as offices and the world's highest outdoor observation deck.
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Straw Hat Factory, Stockholm, Sweden

Straw Hat Factory, Stockholm, Sweden

Straw Hat Factory, Stockholm, Sweden

Straw Hat Factory, Stockholm, Sweden

The highlight of the project has to be the factory owner’s home, which has been wonderfully preserved and updated. The ceiling's intricate plasterwork has been restored to its former glory, while the addition of modern furnishings creates a quirky space for contemporary living.
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St Pancras International Station, London, UK

St Pancras International Station, London, UK

St Pancras International Station, London, UK

St Pancras International Station, London, UK

Gasometer, Vienna, Austria

Gasometer, Vienna, Austria

The four cylindrical containers were built as part of the city’s municipal gas works between 1896 and 1899. Used as gas storage units until their eventual closure in 1984, the structures were left vacant until 1995 when plans were put forward to turn the containers into luxury apartments.
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Gasometer, Vienna, Austria

Gasometer, Vienna, Austria

Grain Silo, Copenhagen, Denmark

Grain Silo, Copenhagen, Denmark

Grain Silo, Copenhagen, Denmark

Grain Silo, Copenhagen, Denmark

Once the largest industrial building in the area, this monumental structure now houses public spaces too, with a rooftop restaurant housed within a mirrored glass box, and an events space located on the ground floor.
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The Hoover Building, London, UK

The Hoover Building, London, UK

The Hoover Building, London, UK

The Hoover Building, London, UK

Woolworth Building, New York, USA

Woolworth Building, New York, USA

Woolworth Building, New York, USA

Woolworth Building, New York, USA

Originally commissioned by F.W. Woolworth, Despont has reimagined the tower's lavish residents-only pool in a sumptuous golden scheme. The fifty-foot lap pool, sauna and hot tub are just some of the benefits of calling this iconic skyscraper home. Room for one more?
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