摘要: |
This new, 32-story residential tower in New York City replaced a lot that sat vacant for two decades. The project site, located on a downtown corner of a popular city park, had been used as a car lot and was an eyesore compared to neighboring buildings in the Landmark District.
When the architect for the residential portion of the tower was approached about the design of the tower, they initially only had permission for an inexpensive-looking glass and metal building. However, the team soon reevaluated this decision. Owing to its prominent location, they decided they needed a design that would adhere to Landmark Preservation Commission conditions, which required that the new structure relate to surrounding buildings, either materially or in articulation. |