31 West 56th St. #XXX

The centurion is the first ground up residential condominium in New York City to be designed by I.M. Pei. Mr. Pei is most famous for the Pyramid entrance to the Louvre in Paris, the Bank of China tower in Hong Kong, and the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In New York, he designed the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Kips Bay Houses, University Village and the Four Seasons Hotel.In creating The Centurion the Peis sought to update a century-old tradition of characterizing elegant residential properties with handsome silhouettes, rich materials, and gracious appointments. All four sides of The Centurions magnificent 19-story facade are clad in a fine, warm beige Chamesson limestone quarried from the Burgundy region. Each hand-set stone is animated by gentle wisps of brown veining. The floor and one continuous wall of the lobby are soft, cream-colored Magny du Louvre French limestone accented by finishes of blood Anigre wood, and rich leather seating in front of a glass wall overlooking a large waterfall over projecting weirs and a reflecting pool. Most ceiling heights are 10-17 feet and laundry closets have Bosch Axxis washers and dryers. Kitchens have natural walnut cabinetry, 1