Inside the lobby, behind the reception desk, we find the on-site installation "Nube" from Ines Esnal a wireframing drawing printed on glass.
Description of the project by S9 Architecture
Located in the Gramercy Park neighbourhood of Manhattan, 160 East 22nd Street is a 21-story, 84-unit condominium apartment building. In addition to luxury residences, the building includes ground-floor retail space.
The design is based on a modern interpretation of the elegant and timeless classic pre-war apartment buildings in the neighbourhood. The limestone-clad building’s massing is sculpted to incorporate a 24’ cantilever, and punctuated with alternating deep-set fenestration patterns. The building’s dramatic signature cantilever was conceived to successfully incorporate additional development rights purchased by the property; while the required setbacks were incorporated into the composition, allowing the top-level apartment units to enjoy access to terraces.
As with the exterior design, the interior is comprised of classical proportions and contemporary character. A well-balanced variation of noble materials and details throughout the building creates a sleek style with a touch of luxury vintage, all executed by local craftsmen. Millwork details in the lobby and apartment units accentuate a sophisticated traditional touch, while the muted natural elements and white spaces stage the perfect backdrop for the owners’ eclectic styles.
Overall, 160 East 22nd Street’s design aims to blend classic contemporary lines with historic contextual influences, resolving complex vernacular New York City regulations, while meeting the fine aesthetic and pragmatic needs of its end users.
