Construction Update: 500 West 18th Street - One High Line
West facades from the Hudson River.
Facade installation is ongoing at the west tower of HFZ Capital Group's The XI, a mixed use development at 76 11th Avenue. Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the development consists of two twisting towers atop an 85 foot podium adjacent to the High Line. The 36-story west tower rises 400 feet and will consist of residential units and supporting amenities. A 26-story east tower will offer a mixture of residential units on the upper floors and a Six Senses hotel on the lower floors.
West tower from the Hudson River.
West tower from the Hudson River.
East facade of the east tower.
The east tower (left) and Heatherwick’s 515 W 18 (right).
West facade of the west tower (left) and the east tower (right).
Facade detail at the southwest corner of the west tower.
Facade detail at the northwest corner of the west tower.
Starchitect line up with projects by Foster + Partners (far left), Jean Nouvel (left), Frank Gehry (right), and BIG (far right).
Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (Design Architect), Woods Bagot (Architect of Record); Developer: HFZ Capital Group; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2020.
Construction Tour: 168 Plymouth Street
East facade of 50 Jay (left) and 42 Jay (right).
Construction is underway at 168 Plymouth, Alloy’s renovation of two existing structures to residential condominiums in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn. Designed and developed by Alloy, the project includes two existing interconnected buildings with a shared cellar and courtyard. The 1921 Daylight Factory will offer 20 loft style homes with restored concrete beams and columns within its 7-story existing structure and two-story penthouse addition on top. A five-story brick and timber structure from 1891 with a new one-story penthouse will offer 18 loft style homes once renovated.
Looking up at the east facade of 50 Jay (left) and 42 Jay (right).
East facade of 50 Jay (left) and 42 Jay (right).
Looking up at the east facade of 50 Jay.
Planter boxes on the sidewalk shed.
Sidewalk shed designed by Future Green Studio.
Looking up from the courtyard.
42 Jay
View from the roof of 42 Jay.
View from the roof of 42 Jay.
50 Jay
Timber structure detail.
Looking down onto the future shared courtyard.
Ground floor.
Looking out onto the courtyard from the ground floor space.
Architect/Developer: Alloy; Landscape Architect: Future Green Studio; Program: Residential Condo; Location: Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2020.
Construction Tour: 110 Charlton Street - Greenwich West
Looking up at the west facade from Greenwich Street..
Facade installation is underway at Greenwich West, a 27-story residential condo tower at 110 Charlton Street in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan. The tower is designed by Françoise Raynaud of Loci Anima, and features a punch window and embossed brick facade by Wienerberger brickworks in Austria. Art Deco inspired rounded brick corners soften the tower massing’s edges and windows are accented with custom pewter glazed brick frames.
Northwest corner from Greenwich Street.
Southwest corner from Greenwich Street.
Northeast corner from Charlton Street.
Brick facade detail.
Brick facade detail.
Rounded brick corner detail.
Looking up at the rounded brick corners.
Views
When completed, the project will offer 170 condo units designed by Sébastien Segers. Units will range in size from studios to 3-bedrooms, many of which will include a terrace.
View south towards the Financial District from the top floor.
VView south towards the Financial District from the top floor.
View southeast towards SoHo from the top floor.
View north towards Chelsea and Hudson Yards from the top floor.
View west towards the Hudson River waterfront from the top floor.
View southwest towards Jersey City from the top floor.
View south towards Jersey City from the top floor.
Architect: Loci Anima (Design Architect), AAI Architects (Architect of Record); Interior Designer: Sébastien Segers; Landscape Architect: Patrick Blanc; Developers: Strategic Capital, Cape Advisors, Forum Absolute Capital Partners; Program: Residential Condo; Location: Hudson Square, New York, NY; Completion: 2020.
Construction Update: The Dime - 209 Havemeyer Street
Southwest corner.
Facade installation is underway at The Dime, a 23-story mixed use tower in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, by developers Charney Construction & Development and Tavros Holdings. Designed by Fogarty Finger Architecture, the project includes a new tower adjacent to the 111 year old Dime Savings Bank. The tower features white terra-cotta and glass cladding, which has started to go up on the south podium.
Southwest corner.
A four story podium will house ground floor retail, commercial office space, and parking. In the tower above, 177 rental units will be offered, along with amenities.
Looking up at the south facade.
South podium facade.
Detail of the terra-cotta and glass facade at the podium.
Southeast corner.
West facade.
Architect: Fogarty Finger Architecture; Developer: Charney Construction & Development and Tavros Holdings; Program: Residential Rental, Commercial Office, Retail, Parking; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2019.
Construction Update: Jardim - 527 W 27
South tower fronting West 27th Street from the High Line.
Facade installation is wrapping up at Jardim, the two tower residential condo development at 527 West 27th Street, near the High Line. Designed by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld, the two towers rise 11 stories and flank a central planted terrace on the second floor. Many units will have private outdoor space that looks out onto the central terrace. The development will offer 36 condo units ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Southeast corner of the south tower from West 27th Street.
Looking up at the south (left) and north (center) tower from West 27th Street.
A brick-vaulted private drive connects West 27th and 28th streets.
North tower fronting West 28th Street from the High Line.
Detail of the north facade of the north tower.
Detail of the top floors of the north tower.
Architect: Isay Weinfeld; Landscape Architect: Future Green Studios; Developers: Centaur Properties and Greyscale Development Group; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2019.
Tour: 15 W 61 - The Park Loggia
Southeast corner from Columbus Circle.
Construction is wrapping up at The Park Loggia, AvalonBay Communities’ 32-story residential condo tower on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the tower features a terracotta and punch window facade, with outdoor terraces at the east and west facades. Residences range in size from one- to four-bedrooms, with 172 units on offer. A wide range of amenities designed by Pembrooke & Ives are available to residents, including a landscaped terrace, private dining, fitness center, theater and music practice rooms, children’s playroom, screening room, and a rooftop crown loggia.
Southeast corner of the tower.
Detail of the southwest corner of the tower.
Southeast corner of the tower.
Detail of the south podium facade.
Southeast corner.
Residential Entry
Residential entry.
Concierge desk.
Lobby lounge.
Lobby lounge.
Lobby lounge.
Model Residence
Residences feature recessed wood entrances, wide-planked white oak floors, full-slab Brazilian quartzite kitchen countertops, oversized White Carrara master bathrooms, and custom mill-work throughout.
Dining room and living room.
Outdoor terrace adjacent to the living room.
Kitchen.
Kitchen.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Outdoor terrace adjacent to the master bedroom.
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Interior Design: Pembrooke & Ives; Landscape Design: HM White; Developer: AvalonBay Communities, Inc; Program: Residential; Location: Upper West Side, New York, NY; Completion: 2019.
Tour: 100 Barclay
Residential lobby.
Construction has wrapped up at the residential conversion of the Ralph Walker designed office tower at 100 Barclay. Completed in 1927, the 32-story Barclay Vesey Building originally served as the headquarters for the New York Telephone Company and more recently the home of Verizon, who still occupies the lower floors. Developers Magnum Real Estate Group and CIM Group have led the conversion of the upper floors of the landmark building, renamed 100 Barclay, into 158 residential condos and amenities.
Residential lobby ceiling.
The Grand Lobby, designed by Jeffrey Beers International, features a Ralph Walker-designed vaulted ceiling and hand-painted ceiling murals depicting the historical advancement of human communication. At the Arrival Lobby, newly added elements include paneled millwork walls, a custom brushed brass concierge desk, atelier-style furnishings, and a gold leaf ceiling above. Ralph Walker’s original elevator lobby has also been integrated and features cast bronze elevator surrounds, carved and patterned marble, and limestone walls.
Detail of the bronze surrounds.
Lobby.
Residential lobby ceiling detail.
Residential lobby ceiling.
Elevator lobby.
Residential amenities include a club level with lounge, wine tasting room, media room, children’s playroom, and music practice rooms. At the tower setback, residents will have access to four individually programmed outdoor terraces. The Wright Fit has designed a fitness center and spa that includes a 25 meter lap pool.
Residential corridor.
Model Residence
The original office floor plates on the upper floors have been converted to residential units ranging in size from one- to five-bedrooms with ten-foot ceiling heights. Design of the interiors seeks a modern take on the Art Deco character of the landmarked structure with details like the custom walnut paneled entry doors and custom brass finish hardware on entry doors and kitchen cabinetry. Other details include over-sized double hung windows, 4” plank rift cut custom stained white oak floors, custom stained oak kitchen cabinetry with Calacatta Gold marble countertops, and custom bathroom cabinetry with Waterworks fixtures.
Residential entry door detail.
Entry foyer.
Living room.
Living room.
Dining room.
Kitchen.
Secondary bathroom.
Master bathroom.
Penthouse Residence
The 14,539 square-foot penthouse features 21 foot tall ceilings with arched, 20 foot tall Art Deco windows. At over 3,000 square feet, the living room is one of the largest in New York City and features walls ideal for an art gallery and a dramatic custom stair to the second floor. A complete chef’s kitchen adjacent to the living room spans over 1,000 square feet and features a dining area, lounge with wet bar, butler’s pantry and wine storage for up to 630 bottle.
Penthouse entry.
Entry floor detail.
Living room.
Dining room.
Kitchen.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Architect: DXA Studio (Landmarks and Exterior Design Architect) and Ismael Leyva Architect (Interiors, Executive Architect); Interiors: Jeffrey Beers International (Lobby and Amenities); Developer: Magnum Real Estate Group and CIM Group; Program: Residential condo; Location: Financial District, New York, NY; Completion: 2019.
Tour: 222 E 44
Southwest corner.
Construction has wrapped up at Summit, BLDG Management’s 42-story apartment tower at 222 East 44th Street in Midtown East. Designed by Handel Architects, the mid block tower features an angular massing that opens up views as it bends away from adjacent structures. A glass window wall clads the tower, allowing for floor to ceiling views in the apartments.
Looking up at the south facade.
“The Summit of Manhattan,” by Todd Stuart.
Concierge desk.
Residential lobby.
Looking up at the ceiling of the residential lobby.
Mail room.
Amenities
Summit offers three levels of amenities, the highest of which is The Summit, a sky lounge at the top floor of the tower. At the lower podium level, The Club includes a library lounge with adjacent outdoor space, conference rooms, theater, golf simulator, and a children’s playroom. The nearby Arena level offers a full basketball court, heated indoor 18m lap pool, and extensive fitness center.
Sky lounge at The Summit level.
Sky lounge at The Summit level.
Sky lounge at The Summit level.
Sky lounge at The Summit level.
View southeast.
View east.
View northeast.
Library lounge on the Club level.
Library lounge on the Club level.
Outdoor deck at the Club level.
Looking up at the tower from the outdoor deck.
Basketball court and fitness center at the Arena level.
Lap pool at the Arena level.
Model Residence - 33rd Floor
Summit offers 429 residential rental apartments ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms, with three bedroom penthouse units at the top of the tower.
Living room.
Dining room and kitchen.
Master bedroom.
Master bathroom.
Secondary bedroom.
Penthouse Residence
Living room.
Kitchen.
Terrace.
View west towards Midtown from the terrace.
View southeast towards Midtown and Downtown Brooklyn.
View south towards Lower Manhattan.
Master bathroom.
Developer: BLDG Management; Architect: Handel Architects (Design Architect), SLCE (Architect of Record); Program: Residential Rental; Location: Midtown East, New York, NY; Completion: 2018.
Construction Update: Columbia University Business School
Southeast corner of the west building.
Facade installation is underway at the new home for the Columbia Business School at the university’s Manhattanville campus. The Business School’s two new structures, known as The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Business Innovation and the Henry R. Kravis Building, are located on a site to the north of the first phase buildings by Renzo Piano. Design on the two buildings is led by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with FXCollaborative and associate architects AARRIS ATEPA Architects. James Corner Field Operations are designing a central open space. Steel superstructure is close to topping out on the 10-story west building, with steel surpassing the half way mark on the east building.
Looking up at the south facade of the west building.
Facade installation at the southwest corner of the west building.
Close-up of the facade at the west building.
Southwest corner of the Business School’s east (right) and west (left) building.
West facade of the west building.
Southeast corner of the Business School’s west building.
Looking northeast towards the Manhattanville campus, including the Business School (left), the Lenfest Center for the Arts (right), and the Jerome L. Greene Science Center (far right).
Southeast corner of the west building.
Close-up of the west facade of the west building.
Northwest corner of the east (left) and west (right) building.
Architects: Diller Scofidio + Renfro with FXCollaborative and AARRIS ATEPA Architects; Landscape Architect: James Corner Field Operations; Program: Education; Location: Manhattanville, New York, NY; Completion: 2021.
Tour: 21 East 12th Street
Northeast corner from East 13th Street and University Place.
Construction has wrapped up at William Macklowe Company's 21 E 12, the 22-story residential condo tower in Greenwich Village. Designed by Selldorf Architects, the tower's façade features precast panels of light colored cast stone and punched casement windows. For the duplex penthouse units on the top two floors, the tower sets back and is clad with a floor to ceiling glass curtain wall.
Close-up of the east facade.
Southeast corner from University Place and East 12th Street.
Model Residence 9C
Dining room and living room.
This two-bedroom residence features a corner living room and dining room, along with a master suite situated at the north facing corner.
Living room.
Kitchen.
Master bedroom.
Master bathroom.
Secondary building.
Penthouse Views
View south towards Lower Manhattan from the penthouse.
View southwest towards the West Village and Jersey City from the penthouse.
View northwest towards Hudson Yards from the penthouse.
View north towards Midtown from the penthouse.
Architect: Selldorf Architects (Design Architect), SLCE (Architect of Record); Developer: William Macklowe Company with Goldman Sachs; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Greenwich Village, New York, NY; Completion: 2019.
