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Luxury homes breathe new life in to Art Deco tower

“A careful remodelling of this Art Deco tour de force into luxury apartments is a welcome re-use of such a landmark of downtown New York,” Bob Fry, Judge

Project: One Wall Street

Award: Residential, Gold, 2023

Location: New York, United States

Architect: MdeAS Architects

Client: Macklowe Properties

The careful re-purposing of this iconic landmark building preserves its original character while creating 566 new homes. Inspired by the Art Deco style of its inception in 1931, the residential tower features a bespoke lobby with a custom Italian marble mosaic floor inspired by the Greco-Roman wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 
Two extensions have been added to the building. At the northeast corner, where retail previously failed to engage the street, the revitalized storefront houses a multi-level Whole Foods grocery store, fitness centre, day-care and other services previously lacking in the neighbourhood. The upper floors of the addition offer loft-like apartments with street views. The second extension at the top of the building houses a rooftop restaurant, pool and fitness centre.

Design highlights

The lobby’s grand entrance from Broadway was recreated following Ralph Walker’s original plans from 1928 and features intricate metalwork and stained-glass motifs inspired by the neighbouring Trinity Church. Additional amenities include a children’s room, teen room and co-working suite, all located throughout the building to foster a sense of community.

  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street
  • One Wall Street

Photo credit: Colin Miller, Pavel Bendov/ArchExplorer, & DDReps - Courtesy of Macklowe Properties

PROJECT CREDITS
  • LEAD ARCHITECTS: Dan Shannon, Sebastien Coles
    INTERIOR ARCHITECTS: MdeAS Architects, TenBurke, Ashe Leandro
    INTERIOR DESIGNER: Guillaume Coutheillas from frenchCALIFORNIA
    EXTERIOR ARCHITECT: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
    LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Abel Bainnson Butz
    ARCHITECT OF RECORD: SLCE Architectse

  • STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Desimone Consulting Engineers
    MEP ENGINEERS: Cosentini Associates
    SECURITY CONSULTANT: ESCC
    LIGHTING DESIGNER: L Design Studio
    ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CONSULTANT: Van Deusen & Associates

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