550 Vanderbilt
Superstructure has reached the eighth floor at the rapidly rising 550 Vanderbilt, the first of four condo towers to be built at the Pacific Park mega development. Developed by Greenland Forest City Partners and designed by COOKFOX Architects, the 17-story tower will offer 278 luxury condo units ranging from studios to four-bedrooms.
Located at the eastern most fringe of the larger Pacific Park development, the massing of the building references the existing structures on Dean Street, matching their 60' street wall. The 8-acre future park, designed by Thomas Balsley Associates, will be a feature element for the tower, with residences and amenity spaces designed to showcase the park views. One such amenity, an eighth floor landscaped roof terrace, will offer residents views to the park and the Brooklyn skyline. Some units will also feature private roof terraces in addition to the larger communal roof deck. Other amenities in the building include a resident's lounge, library, children's playroom, private event space, and a fitness center.
West facade from Carlton Avenue.
Southwest corner from Dean Street.
West façade from the site of the future park.
Southwest corner.
Courtyard at the west façade.
Looking west towards the future park and the rest of the Pacific Park development sites under construction.
Looking north towards rapidly rising Downtown Brooklyn.
Looking southeast from a lower floor under construction.
Southeast corner.
Southeast corner from Dean Street and Vanderbilt Avenue.
Southeast corner from Dean Street.
East façade from Vanderbilt Avenue.
North façade from Vanderbilt Avenue.
North façade from Atlantic Avenue.
Aerial view of the construction site for 550 Vanderbilt and the adjoining park.
Architects: COOKFOX Architects; Developers: Greenland Forest City Partners (Greenland Group and Forest City Ratner Companies); Program: Residential Condo; Location: Pacific Park, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2016.
