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420 Carroll Street

FXCollaborative · Gowanus · 2025

Northeast corner of the east and west towers.

Construction has wrapped up on Domain Companies’ two-tower residential development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by FXCollaborative, the 15- and 20-story towers feature a gold and dark grey toned metal and floor-to-ceiling glass. The development offers 360 residential units ranging in size from studios to three-bedrooms, with 25 percent set aside for affordable housing. Residential amenities will include coworking space, a lounge, multiple outdoor spaces, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, and bike storage.

Northeast corner of the west tower.

South facade of the east and west towers from the Third Street Bridge.

West facade of the west tower from the Gowanus Waterfront Park.

Southwest corner of the east and west towers from the Gowanus Waterfront Park.

Southwest corner of the east and west towers from the Gowanus Waterfront Park.

Southwest corner of the east and west towers from the Gowanus Waterfront Park.

Southeast corner of the west tower from the waterfront park.

Waterfront park at the southern boundary of the development.

Looking up at the southwest corner of the west tower.

Looking up at the south facade of the east (right) and west (left) towers.

West facade of the east tower from the waterfront park.

Closeup of the facade of the east tower.

Closeup of the facade of the west tower.

Closeup of the facade of the west tower.

Closeup of the facade of the west tower.

Architect: FXCollaborative; Interiors: Studio Mainer; Landscape Architect: Scape; General Contractor: Mega Contracting Group; Developer: Domain Companies; Program: Residential Rental, Retail, Community Facility; Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Spring 2025.

 
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655 Union Street

Northeast corner from 4th Avenue.

Construction is wrapping up and leasing has launched at Avery Hall and Gindi Capital’s 13-story residential development at 655 Union Street in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. Designed by L+Z Architecture, the project’s facade features large windows and black metal panels above a retail base of exposed cast-in-place concrete and storefront glazing.

Looking up at the east facade from 4th Avenue.

Southeast corner from 4th Avenue.

Southeast corner from 4th Avenue.

Southeast corner from 4th Avenue.

Looking up at the south facade from Union Street.

Close-up of the southeast corner.

Close-up of the southeast corner.

Residential entry at Union Street.

Residential lobby.

Residential lobby.

Mail room.

Mail room.

Residences

When completed, the development will offer 193 rental residences of either one or two-bedrooms, with 50 residences designated under the affordable housing program. Residences will feature Italian porcelain tiles, marble countertops, integrated appliances, and in-unit washers and dryers.

Amenity Spaces

Residents will have access to a range of amenities that include a landscaped rooftop terrace with a 25 yard pool, lounge areas, grills, and an outdoor dining lounge. A garden will also be located on the second floor. Fitness amenities include a gym with cardio equipment, Peloton bikes, weights, and a wellness studio for yoga, pilates, and barre workouts.

Rooftop Views

Architect: L+Z Architecture; Developers: Avery Hall and Gindi Capital; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Early 2025.

 
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420 Carroll Street

FXCollaborative · Gowanus · 2025

Northwest corner of the west (right) and east (left) towers from the Union Street Bridge.

Facade installation is nearing completion on Domain Companies’ two-tower residential development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by FXCollaborative, the 15- and 20-story towers feature a gold and dark grey toned metal and floor-to-ceiling glass. When completed, the development will offer 360 residential units, with 25 percent set aside for affordable housing. Residential amenities will include coworking space, a lounge, multiple outdoor spaces, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, and bike storage.

Northeast corner of the west tower from Nevins Street.

Looking up at the north facade of the west tower.

Close-up of the northeast corner of the west tower.

Close-up of the northeast corner of the west tower.

Looking up at the east (left) and west (right) towers.

Looking up at the north facade of the east tower.

Close-up of the east tower facade.

Close-up of the east tower facade.

Close-up of the east tower facade.

East and west towers from Carroll Street.

Architect: FXCollaborative; Interiors: Studio Mainer; Landscape Architect: Scape; General Contractor: Mega Contracting Group; Developer: Domain Companies; Program: Residential Rental, Retail, Community Facility; Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Spring 2025.

 
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Construction Update: Powerhouse Arts

Southwest corner.

Construction is wrapping up on the future home of Powerhouse Arts in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. The not-for-profit Is focused on providing a platform for art production and employment. With its new home, Powerhouse Arts will provide fabrication and production facilities for wood, metal, ceramic, textile, and print. Herzog & de Meuron is leading the renovation of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station that was built in 1903, including theTurbine Hall and a reconstructed Boiler House.

West facade.

Northwest corner.

Close-up of the southwest corner of the Boiler Room (left) and Turbine Hall (right).

Close-up of the Turbine Hall.

Close-up of the Turbine Hall.

Close-up of the northwest corner of the Boiler Room.

Architect: Herzog & de Meuron with PBDW Architects; Program: Contemporary Arts Center; Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2022.

 
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