Building Tour: 520 West 28th Street
East facade from 10th Avenue.
Construction nears completion at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street.
Close-up of the northeast corner of the facade.
The façade features a hand-rubbed metal screen that functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs and the spandrel glass portions of the window wall. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.
Northeast corner from the High Line.
Southeast corner from the High Line.
South facade from West 27th Street.
Close-up of the facade at the southwest corner.
Residential lobby.
Residential lobby lounge.
Model Residence 28
The 4,200 square foot residence 28 offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, with an additional powder room housed in a free standing enclosure. Hadid's design style is evident throughout the interiors, including the kitchen which features an island of sculpted white marble and high gloss formed millwork and Boffi cabinetry. Along with a master bedroom suite with two walk-in closets, each of the three secondary bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. A 257 square foot balcony off of the east facing family room and kitchen offers views north and south along the High Line.
Gallery with great room beyond.
Great room.
Great room.
Great room.
View south along the High Line from the great room.
Family room.
Looking southeast from the balcony.
Looking south along the High Line from the balcony.
Looking northeast along the High Line from the balcony.
Kitchen.
Kitchen.
Close-up of the kitchen/living room divider wall.
Hallway leading to the secondary bedrooms.
Powder room.
Powder room door handle.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Window detail in the master bedroom.
Vanity in the master bathroom.
Soaking tub in the master bathroom.
Shower and toilet enclosure in the master bathroom.
Secondary bedroom.
Window detail in the secondary bedroom.
Tub in the secondary bathroom.
Amenities
Zaha Hadid's signature style is also evident throughout the building's amenity spaces as well. The residential lobby includes a 34-foot feature wall with Hadid's sculptural forms serving as artwork, along with a sculptural concierge desk and furniture designed by the architect. A lounge and entertainment suite open onto a High Line facing terrace. Hadid's signature curves carve openings into the walls of the wellness level amenities, providing glazed entries and views into the 75-foot saline-system swimming pool, private spa, and fitness center.
Lounge.
High Line terrace.
Pool entry.
Pool.
Gym.
IMAX Theater.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects (Design Architect), Ismael Leyva Architects (Executive Architect); Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers; MEP Engineer: AKF Group; Facade Consultant: Gilsanz Murray Steficek; Landscape Architect: Future Green Studio; Developer: Related Companies; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.
Construction Update: 520 West 28th Street
Northeast corner.
Façade installation nears completion at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The façade features a hand-rubbed metal screen that functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs and the spandrel glass portions of the window wall. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.
East facade from the High Line.
Close-up of the east facade.
North facade from the High Line.
Close-up of the north facade and residential entry canopy.
Residential lobby entry.
Residential lobby entry canopy.
Close-up of the residential entry metal facade.
Residential lobby.
Looking up at the north facade.
North facade.
Construction Update: 520 West 28th Street
Northeast corner.
Installation continues on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. Metal slab covers are used to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and creates the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.
Northeast corner from the High Line.
North facade.
Close-up of the north façade.
Close-up of the balconies at the northeast façade.
Looking up at the east façade.
Close-up of the east façade.
Close-up of the southeast façade.
Close-up of the balconies at the southeast corner.
Southeast corner from the High Line.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developer: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.
520 West 28th Street
East facade from West 28th Street.
Installation continues on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.
North facade from the High Line.
Close-up of the curved glass corners and metal screen.
Close-up of the metal screen at the north facade.
Close-up of the metal screen at the north façade.
North façade from West 28th Street.
Looking up at the metal screen on the north façade.
Close-up of the metal screen at the north façade.
Northwest corner of the north façade.
Close-up of the northwest corner.
Close-up of the northwest corner.
When completed, the building should be a fitting testament to the avant garde vision of Zaha Hadid, who died earlier this year.
Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developer: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.
520 West 28th Street
Work begins on the metal screen at Related and Zaha Hadid Architects' 520 W 28 at the High Line.
Installation has begun on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. A typical glass curtain wall is installed along the perimeter of the tower's slabs effectively covering them, while a window wall sits in between the slabs some distance inside from the edge. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.
When completed, the building should be a fitting testament to the avant garde vision of Zaha Hadid, who died earlier this year.
East facade from West 28th Street.
East facade from the High Line.
Detail of the metal facade installed at the southeast slab edge.
Southeast facade from the High LIne.
Detail of the metal facade installed at the southeast slab edge.
Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).
East facade from West 27th Street.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.
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Construction has topped out and curtain wall installation continues at Zaha Hadid's condo building at the High Line.
Superstructure has topped out and the glass curtain wall continues to go up at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The underlying curtain wall has made significant progress on the north façade and has started to go up on the south façade. Much of the bronze toned regions of this façade will be covered by the signature curvilinear screen yet to be installed. Installation of the curved glass curtain wall at the northeast and southeast corners has also recently started.
East facade from West 28th Street.
East facade.
Looking up at the north facade from West 28th Street.
Northwest corner from West 28th Street.
Close-up of the northeast corner.
Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).
Close-up of the southeast corner.
Curved glass curtain wall at the southeast corner.
Curved glass curtain wall at the southeast corner.
Curved glass curtain wall at the northeast corner.
North façade from the High Line.
Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.
Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.
Reflection of the façade in the curtain wall of 323 Tenth Avenue.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.
520 West 28th Street
At the High Line, Related's new luxury condo building by Zaha Hadid Architects is one floor from topped out and undergoing curtain wall installation.
Superstructure has reached the final floor and the glass curtain wall continues to go up on the north facade at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street.
Looking east from West 28th Street.
Northwest corner from West 28th Street.
The building employs Hadid's signature flow of form that has made her an international star. Curved glass at the corners of the l-shaped building soften the overall extrusion of the site's form. Expression of the floor slabs on the facade slope to meet each other, creating zones of intersection. On the High Line facing east facade, floor slabs extend past the glass enclosure and curve upwards, melding with the floor slab above while creating a sheltered balcony.
Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.
Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.
Northeast corner from the High Line.
Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.
Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).
Completion is slated for late 2016.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.
520 West 28th Street
The first glass panel has been installed at 520 W 28, Zaha Hadid's residential tower at the High Line.
The first glass panel has been installed at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. Superstructure has also made significant progress and should top out before the end of January.
Completion is slated for late 2016.
Southeast corner from the High Line.
Glass panel on the north facade.
Glass panel at the northwest corner.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.
520 West 28th Street
Superstructure has started rising above ground at Related's 520 W 28, reaching the third floor. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. This is quite a busy intersection of the elevated park, with construction underway on the three building 507 W 28 development on the adjacent site to the north.
The building employs Hadid's signature flow of form that has made her an international star. Curved glass at the corners of the l-shaped building soften the overall extrusion of the site's form. Expression of the floor slabs on the facade slope to meet each other, creating zones of intersection. On the High Line facing east facade, floor slabs extend past the glass enclosure and curve upwards, melding with the floor slab above while creating a sheltered balcony.
All eyes are on the project, as the first built work by Hadid's firm in New York. Completion is slated for late 2016.
Northeast corner of the site from the High Line's West 28th Street stairs.
Looking west from the High Line's West 28th Street stairs.
Looking south from the High Line's West 28th Street stairs.
Reflection of the site on the newly installed facade of 507 W 28.
Northeast corner of the site from the High Line.
Looking west from the High Line.
Southeast corner from the High Line with 507 W 28 (right) and 30 Hudson Yards (far right) under construction in the background.
Northwest corner of the site from West 28th Street.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.
520 West 28th Street
Since the last update in September, foundations are wrapping up at Zaha Hadid Architects' 520 West 28th at the second section of the High Line. As construction ramps up, the 11-story, 40-unit condo has launched a teaser website and received some new construction fence signage.
Northeast corner of the site from the High Line's West 28th Street stairs.
Looking west from the High Line.
West 27th Street from the High Line.
Looking west on West 28th Street.
Northeast corner of the site from West 28th Street.
New construction fence signage.
New construction fence signage.
Northwest corner of the site from West 28th Street.
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects; Developers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.