Located in Lower Manhattan, this 23-story, Cass Gilbert landmark was gut renovated, converting the historic office tower into a luxury apartment building. As part of the West Street renovation, EDG performed architectural design and structural engineering services for the enlargement of an existing amenity space within the central portion of the building.
Renovating a historic building is very challenging, given many unknown conditions. EDG’s client also requested a modern design which complemented the building’s original aesthetic. To meet these challenges, EDG opened up masonry walls on two sides of the space and cut back existing non-structural piers, creating new connections to adjacent rooms. EDG then designed a new ceiling system and lighting layout to unify all of the spaces visually. This architectural strategy allowed for an integrated design, balancing both modern and historic elements.
Using an adjacent one-bedroom apartment, the renovation increased the indoor amenity space by more than 700 sq. ft. At the same time, EDG’s design revitalized the 500-sq.ft. courtyard and created a more visual and physical connection between all indoor and outdoor common areas. The result is an expansive, contemporary amenity space, including a fitness center, yoga studio, private dining / event space, lounges, meeting spaces and landscaped terrace.