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Famous Designer Hired as Part of Clock Tower’s Redevelopment Team

  MADISON AVENUE CLOCKTOWER  
  MANHATTAN COMMUNITY DISTRICT 05  
July 22, 2008
Reuters UK Edition

Africa Israel, the owner of the Clock Tower on Madison Avenue, has hired Versace, the high-end Italian brand to design the interiors of the building. The Clock Tower, which once functioned as MetLife’s headquarters, will be redeveloped into condominiums. The final project will include 55 luxury apartments, a restaurant, and a spa and its estimated worth is $1 billion once completed.