Overview These copper-clad residential towers rise 47 and 40 stories above the East River. A glass skybridge connects the asymmetrical buildings, housing amenities that include a 75-foot lap pool, a bar and lounge, and a fitness center. Challenges Located on the waterfront, the development was one of the first that had… View more
Overview This new 10-story development in the Meatpacking District offers eight floors of private office space above a two-story retail base. Positioned at the start of the High Line, the property was designed by award-winning designer and glass sculptor James Carpenter. Challenges Located only three feet from the High Line, the… View more
Overview This new 11-story structure in Park Slope houses 43 luxury condominiums. The building features a brick façade with distinctive windows, landscaped gardens, and a roof terrace. Challenge The proposed rooftop terrace, an important amenity for these luxury residences, created code challenges due to the maximum occupancy. Frequent inspections by the… View more
Overview The flagship store of athletics giant Adidas introduces a stadium retail concept, with stands to resemble live-game viewing, locker rooms in place of dressing rooms, and a track-and-turf section where customers can wear-test products. Challenges The Adidas concept store spanned more than 45,000 square feet on four floors. However, as… View more
Overview This supertall residential tower will rise from the landmarked Steinway Hall to 1,428 feet. When completed in 2018, Steinway Tower will reign as both one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere and the world’s slenderest tower. Challenges Merging the exterior of 16-story Steinway Hall with a new residential… View more
Overview This 25-story office building in Midtown Manhattan’s Grand Central district underwent a capital improvement project that included upgrading the two-story lobby and building a new entry canopy. Challenge The client wanted to refinish terraces to provide outdoor amenity space. However, as New York expediting consultants, we knew that city zoning… View more
Overview Metropolis assists with all renovations and approvals at this landmarked office tower, which features extensive landscaping and fountains, as well as an outdoor art installation. Challenge The commercial needs of the prestigious tenant roster often conflict with agency timelines. In addition, managing multiple projects for a changing tenant population requires… View more
