160 East 22nd Street, the fusion of classic contemporary lines with historical influences, by S9 Architecture
06/11/2017.
[NYC] USA
metalocus, IGNACIO PEINADO
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The 160 East 22nd Street project is a mixed building with luxury apartments on the upper floors and a ground loor retail at the bottom. The design of this building carries out a current reinterpretation of the pre-war classic buildings found in the neighborhood.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Indoors view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
On-site Installation. Wireframe drawing printed on glass. Nube by Ines Esnal. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman / Ines Esnal.
Indoors view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Indoors view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Indoors view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Indoors view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Justin Huang.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior detail. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
Exterior view. 160 East 22nd Street by S9 Architecture. Photograph © S9 Architecture / Miguel de Guzman.
S9 Architecture is the study in charge of the design of this building, which is covered by a layer of limestone and perforated by an alternating pattern that allows the location of the openings. The building is going to be characterized by an impressive cantilever, that allows not affect the inferior premises, and the program of the building develops above. It is observed both inside and outside how the building is comprised of classical proportions as well as a contemporary character.
Inside the lobby, behind the reception desk, we find the on-site installation "Nube" from Ines Esnal a wireframing drawing printed on glass.
Inside the lobby, behind the reception desk, we find the on-site installation "Nube" from Ines Esnal a wireframing drawing printed on glass.
Description of the project by S9 Architecture
Located in the Gramercy Park neighbourhood of Manhattan, 160 East 22nd Street is a 21-story, 84-unit condominium apartment building. In addition to luxury residences, the building includes ground-floor retail space.
The design is based on a modern interpretation of the elegant and timeless classic pre-war apartment buildings in the neighbourhood. The limestone-clad building’s massing is sculpted to incorporate a 24’ cantilever, and punctuated with alternating deep-set fenestration patterns. The building’s dramatic signature cantilever was conceived to successfully incorporate additional development rights purchased by the property; while the required setbacks were incorporated into the composition, allowing the top-level apartment units to enjoy access to terraces.
As with the exterior design, the interior is comprised of classical proportions and contemporary character. A well-balanced variation of noble materials and details throughout the building creates a sleek style with a touch of luxury vintage, all executed by local craftsmen. Millwork details in the lobby and apartment units accentuate a sophisticated traditional touch, while the muted natural elements and white spaces stage the perfect backdrop for the owners’ eclectic styles.
Overall, 160 East 22nd Street’s design aims to blend classic contemporary lines with historic contextual influences, resolving complex vernacular New York City regulations, while meeting the fine aesthetic and pragmatic needs of its end users.
More information
Architect
Client
Toll Brothers City Living.
Area
10,776.8 m².
Venue
160 East 22nd Street New York, NY, USA.
Date
2014.
Photography
Miguel de Guzman.
Navid Maqami, John Clifford. S9 Architecture
S9 Architecture. Architecture firm based in New York, founded by John Clifford and Navid Maqami and now led by John Clifford, Paul Carr, Younsung Chung, Sital Patel and Dryden Razook, which believes each design solution is informed by programmatic, physical, environmental, economic and contextual forces, rejecting pre-conceived ideas and stylistic preoccupations. With a design approach rooted in modern contextualism and inspired by urban narratives, S9 Architecture’s works include residential, mixed and adaptive reuse projects. Among them are 205 Water Street in Brooklyn (2012), 160 East 22nd Street in Manhattan (2014) and Ponce City Market in Atlanta (2015). Currently under construction in New York City are The New York Wheel, Empire Stores and 606 Broadway, all expected to be completed by 2018.
