New York, New York, USA
Designed by Roger Ferris + Partners, this ground-up, multi-story office on the Lower East Side in Manhattan situates itself between two existing residential buildings in an up and coming neighborhood filled with energy and youth.
The project has been awarded an Honorable Mention at the 2023 American Architecture Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
The renderings show that that new glassy box structure will contain commercial space, retail volumes at grade, and “Houston Alleyway”: a greenwalled passageway which will run south from East Houston Street.
Retail volumes will be able to accommodate a commercial kitchen and outdoor seating along the Alleyway, which will run along the eastern face of the building.
The offices will feature 12′ ceilings without columns, wraparound windows, concierge services and outdoor terraces, and shared amenities include an executive conference center and rooftop terrace.
A void between the existing building to the west and the new development offers clarity of form as well as a certain refuge for tenants from the hustle and bustle of the New York streets.
A restaurant located on the first floor enjoys this private courtyard.
Project: East Houston
Architects: Roger Ferris + Partners
General Contractor: CM& Associates Construction Management LLC
Client: East End Capital
Photographers: Chris Cooper
