6.9K 
Celebrated British architect David Chipperfield's vision for his first ground-up residential tower in the United States is quickly coming to life. HFZ Capital Group tapped the architect for a luxury project at 16 West 40th Street in Manhattan, just opposite busy Bryant Park and New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
The Bryant will host both hotel and condominium uses. A hotel with approximately 230 guest rooms will occupy floors two through 15. The project's 57 residences will begin on the 16th floor and will each boast floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliet balconies, and at least one corner exposure. Retail and restaurants define the ground floor, while the crown holds two half-floor triplex penthouses.
Luxury developers naturally try to outdo the competition when it comes to amenity spaces. The Bryant encapsulates that drive by offering a range of recreational activities within lofty expanses. Residents are welcomed to the building by a marble-clad lobby and adjacent lounging space. The Club Living Room Lounge on the sixth floor is a double-height fireplace-equipped room where conferences and dining can take place alongside a bar and terrace overlooking Bryant Park. A fitness centre is provided for residents to work up a sweat, and a full suite of à la carte hotel services — including housekeeping and in-residence dining — top the diverse amenities package.
The elegant exterior is comprised of precast concrete terrazzo panels with marble and sandstone chips. Its gridded form is relatively simplistic compared to the irregular profiles of some other recent Manhattan projects like 56 Leonard and 626 First Avenue, but its crisp design — similar to 432 Park Avenue — will likely prove to be a timeless addition to the skyline.
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 at the bottom of this page.
