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New York's Upper West Side is the site of Snøhetta's latest high-profile design, which uses Manhattan's geologic legacy as inspiration for its chiseled form. The 236-metre-tall proposal for 50 West 66th Street would contain 127 residences housed within a volume effectively split into two masses.
Ground-level storefronts feature bronze and glass materials in a textured limestone podium to complement the warmth of the surrounding streetscape. The residential entrance on the north side features a facade clad in burnished bronze and limestone, with a similar motif donning the entrance to a synagogue on 65th Street. The building volume steps back on the second floor in deference to the street-oriented programs characterizing the public realm.
The tower splits in half at the 16th floor, where chamfered corners create a multi-level amenity terrace with a grand staircase, vegetation and a pool. Opposing corners of the tower are excavated to create balconies that run its full length, ending with another carved element that leads to an angular crown. Topped by the same bronze treatment that graces the bottom of the building, Snøhetta likens the development to a "warm lantern."
Shovels are expected to hit the ground in the first half of 2018. Additional images and information can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page.
