UES Residential
This project is situated on the Upper East Side, on Lexington avenue. Surrounded by historic landmark buildings, the building faces a mostly residential area. Fitting within the volume defined with zoning regulations, the building completes the elevation pattern of mostly mid-rise buildings along. The building rises 18 storeys above ground. It consists of 1,2,3 and 5 Bedroom apartments along with Penthouse suites.
The building articulates three separate parts following the traditional tripartite composition of the New York tower: base, shaft and crown. The base occupies the full width of the site and contains a double-height first floor lobby. A decreased footprint marks the start of the shaft. This set-back creates an outdoor terrace accessible to residential tenants. The crown that sits with a twist is established by double-height spaces for the two penthouses.
The façade relates to the aura of the historic buildings nearby, presenting a contemporary interpretation. The tectonic composition of the building is elaborated with the bronze and brick detailing lending the building; a classical but timeless appearance. Ozge led Eaa design team.
Fitting within the context for the site : the urban character, styles, textures, collective memory of the surroundings.
Sketches from exterior and interiors of the pre-concept
The building articulates three separate parts following the traditional tripartite composition of the New York tower: base, shaft and crown.
The façade relates to the aura of the historic buildings nearby, presenting a contemporary interpretation. The tectonic composition of the building is elaborated with the bronze and brick detailing lending the building; a classical but timeless appearance.
The interiors and exteriors are extensions of each other.
The terrazzo mix used for the interior façade elements contains different aggregates & varieties, seen very much in the surrounding historic landmark buildings. Brass strips that turn into niches, extrusions to hold sculptures and to signage introduce a rhythm to the interiors.
Lighting design is used as a tool to craft the feeling of the new development. The concept is based on providing additive indirect lighting to build the total-lighting and then adding task lights whenever necessary.
interior and exterior architectural approach complement each other
A media installation by the esteemed media artist, Refik Anadol is a significant element of the entrance experience. Adding a blue-purplish light to the interiors, this is a perfect way of merging the classic and the new.
Views from the penthouse unit.