280 Kent Avenue
REX Architects · Williamsburg · 2028
Facade installation is underway at Two Trees’ two-tower residential development at 280 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by REX Architects, the 50-story residential towers have started to rise next to the recently completed Domino Refinery building. When completed, the project will offer 1,262 residential units. Currently, the tower superstructure has reached the 6th floor and the curved glass panels of the podium are being installed at the northeast corner.
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Southeast corner from Vernon Boulevard.
Williamsburg Wharf
Brandon Haw Architecture · Williamsburg · 2025
Construction is wrapping up on the first three towers at Naftali Group’s Williamsburg Wharf residential development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The five building development will occupy 3.75-acres with over 525 feet of waterfront. Landscape architecture firm SCAPE is leading the design of the green spaces, plazas, and promenade.
One Williamsburg Wharf, the first tower of the development’s first phase, is designed by Brandon Haw with Hill West Architects. The condominium tower offers residences ranging in size from studio to three-bedrooms, with six penthouse units at the tower crown. A second tower and connected podium offers residential rentals ranging in size from studio to two-bedrooms.
Looking up at the northwest corner of One Williamsburg Wharf.
Amenities for the residents include a private port cochere with double height motor and pedestrian entryways, private garden, library, co-working lounges with indoor and outdoor spaces, private dining room with kitchenette, private cinema, residents’ lounge, children’s playroom, outdoor terrace, bike storage, and pet grooming. Additionally, the Williamsburg Wharf Resort and Recreation Club will offer a multi-season rooftop, outdoor lounge with a 60-foot pool, seasonal ice skating rink, fitness facilities, yoga and flexible fitness area, lounges, and a basketball court.
Looking up at the northwest corner of One Williamsburg Wharf.
The towers feature custom curtain wall facades with a bronze-finished metal and low iron glass.
Southwest corner of One Williamsburg Wharf.
West facade of Three Williamsburg Wharf.
Port cochere entry portal at the east facade of Two Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking up at One and Three Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking towards the southeast corner of the rental tower from Kent Avenue.
Residential entry at One Williamsburg Wharf.
Residential lobby of One Williamsburg Wharf.
Residential lobby of One Williamsburg Wharf.
Residential lobby of One Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking down at the waterfront park and ferry terminal from One Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking down at the waterfront park and pool deck from One Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking down at the waterfront park from One Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking down at the waterfront park from One Williamsburg Wharf.
Looking up at the west facade of One Williamsburg Wharf.
West facade of Three Williamsburg Wharf.
Superstructure is nearing topping out on the last of the three towers that will be constructed in the first phase of the development. Curtain wall installation has surpassed the half-way mark of the tower, and features bronze-toned metal and glass panels.
Southwest corner of the rental tower.
West facade of the rental tower.
Southwest corner of the rental tower (left) and the west facade of Two Williamsburg Wharf (right).
West facade of the rental tower.
Architects: Brandon Haw, Hill West; Interiors: Ward + Gray, Studio Munge; Landscape Architecture: Scape; Developer: Naftali Group; Program: Residential Rentals and Condos, Retail; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Phase One in 2025.
Williamsburg Wharf
Brandon Haw Architecture · Williamsburg · 2025
Facade installation is wrapping up on the first three towers at Naftali Group’s Williamsburg Wharf residential development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The five building development will occupy 3.75-acres with over 525 feet of waterfront. Landscape architecture firm SCAPE will lead the design of the greenspaces, plazas, and promenade.
One Williamsburg Wharf, the first tower of the development’s first phase, is designed by Brandon Haw with Hill West Architects. The condominium tower will offer residences ranging in size from studio to three-bedrooms, with six penthouse units at the tower crown. A second tower will offer residential rentals ranging in size from studio to two-bedrooms.
Amenities for the residents include a private port cochere with double height motor and pedestrian entryways, private garden, library, co-working lounges with indoor and outdoor spaces, private dining room with kitchenette, private cinema, residents’ lounge, children’s playroom, outdoor terrace, bike storage, and pet grooming. Additionally, the Williamsburg Wharf Resort and Recreation Club will offer a multi-season rooftop, outdoor lounge with a 60-foot pool, seasonal ice skating rink, fitness facilities, yoga and flexible fitness area, lounges, and a basketball court.
Southeast corner from Kent Avenue.
The towers feature custom curtain wall facades with a bronze-finished metal and low iron glass.
Looking up at the south facade.
Close-up of the south facade.
South facade.
Close-up of the south facade.
Superstructure is nearing topping out on the last of the three towers that will be constructed in the first phase of the development. Curtain wall installation has surpassed the half-way mark of the tower, and features bronze-toned metal and glass panels.
Architects: Brandon Haw, Hill West; Interiors: Ward + Gray, Studio Munge; Landscape Architecture: Scape; Developer: Naftali Group; Program: Residential Rentals and Condos, Retail; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Phase One in 2025.
346 Kent Avenue - One Domino Square
Selldorf Architects · Williamsburg · 2025
Southwest corner of One Domino Square from the East River.
Curtain wall installation is nearing completion at Two Trees’ One Domino Square, a two-tower residential development at 346 Kent Avenue that anchors the southern edge of the Domino Sugar development in Williamsburg. Designed by Selldorf Architects, the project massing includes a 7-story podium with 39-story condo and 55-story rental towers rising above. The project will offer 700,000 square feet of residential space and ground floor retail.
West facade of the north and south towers of One Domino Square (right) and the Refinery (left).
West facade of the north and south towers of One Domino Square.
The towers are clad in a curtain wall of iridescent porcelain tile panels with large glass openings, while the podium is clad in granite with acid-etched glass spandrels and taller glass openings.
Northwest corner of One South First (left), the Refinery (center), and One Domino Square (right) from the East River.
Southeast corner of the south tower from Kent Avenue.
Looking up at the east facade from Kent Avenue.
Looking up at the towers from the northeast corner of the site along Kent Avenue.
North facade of the towers from Kent Avenue.
Looking up at the west facade of the towers from Domino Park.
Looking up at the south facade of the towers from Domino Park.
Looking up at the towers from the southwest corner of the site at Domino Park.
One Domino Square’s podium from Domino Park.
Residential condo lobby.
Rooftop Views
View to the northwest towards Midtown from the rooftop terrace.
View southwest towards Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn from the rooftop terrace.
View southwest towards Downtown Brooklyn from the rooftop terrace.
Looking down on Domino Park.
Model Residences
The north tower includes 160 condo residences ranging in size from one- to three-bedrooms. Features include kitchens designed in a cool or warm palette, Gaggenau kitchen appliances, honed Direto Grey River Stone bathroom floors and wall cladding, bespoke faucets and fittings by Phylrich, 6” wide plank white oak flooring, and custom closets.
Amenities
Heated indoor lap and swimming pool in the Aquatics Center.
Residents of both towers will have access to shared indoor and outdoor amenities located within the podium. On the fifth floor, the Aquatics Center and Lounge includes a heated indoor lap and swimming pool, hydrotherapy spa pool, cold plunge, poolside lounges and spa seating, steam room, sauna, and locker rooms.
Open-air loggia at the Aquatics Center.
View of the Williamsburg Bridge from the loggia.
The Health Club and Fitness Center on floor six includes weight and cardio equipment, a group fitness movement studio, yoga studio, spa treatment and massage rooms, and children’s playroom.
Fitness center.
Group fitness movement studio.
At the club level, indoor amenities include resident lounges, table game lounge, social lounge, party room, media room, private dining room with kitchen, workspace, and pet spa. The adjacent outdoor terrace offers a heated pool with sundeck, communal dining area, private entertaining spaces, and open air solarium.
North tower lounge.
Party room.
Heated pool with sundeck overlooking Domino Park.
The Gardens at One Domino Square, a picnic area and green space overlooking Domino Park, is located on the 10th floor terrace at the northeast corner of the site.
The Gardens at Domino Square on the 10th floor terrace.
View of Midtown and the Empire State Building from The Gardens.
Looking up at the towers from The Gardens.
Domino Square
Work is wrapping up on Domino Square, a one-acre addition to the existing Domino Park, that is located adjacent to the Selldorf towers and the Refinery. Designed by Studio Cadena, the structure fronting Kent Avenue will include retail spaces and serve as the gateway to the new public space by Field Operations. A water treatment facility is located in the basement below.
Architect: Selldorf Architects (Design Architect), dencityworks Architecture (Executive Architect); Interiors: Selldorf Architects, dencityworks Architecture, Bonetti Kozerski; Structural Engineer: Cosentini Associates; Facade Consultant: Lavis ED; Landscape Architect: Field Operations; Developer: Two Trees Management; Program: Residential Rental and Condo, Retail; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2025.
470-490 Kent - Willliamsburg Wharf
West facade of 480-484 Kent Avenue (left) and 490 Kent Avenue (right).
Facade installation is ongoing at Naftali Group and Access Industries’ three-tower development at 470-490 Kent on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Designed by Brandon Haw Architecture LLP with Hill West Architects, the 683,883 square foot development will offer 607 residential units and 18,482 square feet of commercial space. Curtain wall installation is wrapping up on the last quarter of the first two towers at 480-484 Kent Avenue, a 21-story tower, and 490 Kent Avenue, a 22-story tower. The final 22-story tower at 470 Kent Avenue has yet to rise above ground.
Close-up of the west facade of 480-484 Kent Avenue (left) and 490 Kent Avenue (right).
Northwest corner of 480-484 Kent Avenue.
Close-up of the tower crown of 480-484 Kent Avenue.
Close-up of the facade of 480-484 Kent Avenue.
Close-up of the podium facade of 480-484 Kent Avenue.
Close-up of the facade of 490 Kent Avenue.
Architect: Brandon Haw Architecture with Hill West Architects; Developer: Naftali Group and Access Industries; Program: Residential; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2025.
Tour: 1 South 1st Street / 10 Grand Street
West facade from the East River.
Construction has wrapped up at One South First (formerly 260 Kent), the second residential tower of the Domino Sugar master plan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects, the 42-story tower is located at the northern boundary of Domino Park. Along with 330 residential rental units, the mixed-use building also contains 22 commercial floors with 150,000 square feet of office space and 13,000 square feet of retail, known as Ten Grand Street.
Southwest corner.
COOKFOX was inspired by the molecular structure of sugar crystals for the design of the precast concrete panels that clad the exterior. The molds for the panels were 3D printed using the same BIM model developed for the design and documentation of the building.
West facade of One South First (far left), the Domino Sugar Refinery (center), and 325 Kent (right) at the Domino Sugar development.
Northwest corner of 1 South First.
Northeast corner from Grand Street.
Looking up at the east facade.
Close-up of the precast concrete panels.
Ten Grand Street
North facade of the podium at the Ten Grand Street office entrance.
The northern volume is composed of 20 floors of commercial office space, each measuring 6,000-square-feet and looking out onto the East River waterfront from floor-to-ceiling windows. Office occupants will have access to two floors of amenities, designed by Bonetti/Kozerski, that include a meeting atrium, work lounge, private conference rooms, 48-seat screening theater, open air terraces, fitness center, bicycle lobby and bike storage, and private outdoor rooftop cabana.
Office lobby clad in metallic terra cotta wall tiles and featuring a site-specific light sculpture by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.
Office lobby.
Meeting atrium.
Meeting atrium.
Office floor.
One South First
Residential lobby.
Mail room adjacent to the residential lobby.
Model Residence
Rooftop Terrace
View northwest towards Midtown.
View southwest towards Lower Manhattan.
View south towards the Domino Sugar Refinery under renovation.
Northeast corner of the Domino Sugar Refinery.
Architect: COOKFOX Architects; Developer: Two Trees Management; Program: Residential Rental, Office, Retail; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: Late 2019.
Construction Update: The Chronicles of New York City by JR
The Chronicles of New York City, a mural by French artist JR, has opened at the Domino development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The mural is part of the artist’s show JR: Chronicles at the Brooklyn Museum. LOT-EK is behind the design of the stacked shipping containers, known as Triangle Stack #2, that support the mural. For the mural, the artist photographed more than a thousand people in all five boroughs of New York and collaged them into a scene of New York architectural landmarks. The participants were photographed on a green screen and chose how they wanted to be represented. Their stories have been collected in an app that accompanies the mural.
Construction Update: 420 Kent Avenue
West facade from the East River.
Construction is nearing completion at Spitzer Enterprises' 420 Kent, the three-tower, 857-unit residential development on the South Williamsburg waterfront. Designed by ODA New York, the massing for each of the 22-story towers breaks down a simple rectangular extrusion into a collection of shifting boxes. Along with adding visual interest, the massing strategy also increases the number of corner units in each tower and adds outdoor terraces atop the shifting boxes.
Southwest corner from the East River.
Each of the three towers are clad in floor-to-ceiling glass to allow for expansive apartment views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn, and the nearby Williamsburg Bridge.
Southwest corner from the East River.
When completed, the project will offer a range of amenities including a sunken courtyard, private park, two rooftop pools, a community garden, and individual roof terraces. While construction wraps up on the towers, 400 feet of public waterfront access has already opened to the public.
Facade detail.
Looking south along Kent Avenue.
Southeast corner.
Southwest corner from the waterfront park.
West facade at the East River waterfront.
West facade at the East River waterfront.
Architect: ODA New York; Developer: Spitzer Enterprises; Program: Residential; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2019.
Construction Update: 25 Kent Avenue
Northwest corner from Kent Avenue.
Construction is wrapping up at 25 Kent, an eight-story office building in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, from developers Rubenstein Partners and Heritage Equity Partners. The 500,000-square-foot project occupies a full block with a massing design that features a north and south bar centrally connected. Both bars step back on their north and south street facing facade to allow for rooftop terraces on each floor. The facade will feature brick and punched window on the north and south of both bars with a glass curtain wall on the east and west. Design of the project is led by Gensler, with concept design by Hollwich Kushner.
Looking up at the west facade.
Southwest corner from Wythe Avenue.
East facade from Wythe Avenue.
Northeast corner from Wythe Avenue.
North facade closeup of 25 Kent (right) and the William Vale (left).
Architect: Gensler (Design and Executive Architect), Hollwich Kushner (Concept Design); Structural Engineer: Desimone; Mechanical Engineer: Cosentini; Developers: Rubenstein Partners, Heritage Equity Partners; Program: Office, Retail; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2019.
325 Kent
SHoP Architects Williamsburg 2017
The Domino Sugar Refinery (left) and 325 Kent (right) from the East River.
The Domino Sugar site.
Residents are beginning to move in at 325 Kent, the first residential project of Two Trees' Domino Sugar development on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. The master plan for the Domino Sugar site calls for 2,800 apartments spread over four new residential towers, the renovation and conversion of the refinery building into an office complex, and a waterfront park by High Line designers Field Operations.
Southwest corner from Kent Avenue.
SHoP Architects led the design for 325 Kent, which is composed of two 16-story towers connected by a podium and a bridge at the top three floors. Perforated copper panels clad the five-story podium, with similarly perforated zinc panels cladding the two towers and connecting bridge above.
Looking up at the west facade.
Residential lobby.
Model Residences
325 Kent will offer 522 residential rental units, including 104 units designated affordable for low income residents, ranging in size from studios to two-bedrooms. Apartments offer views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the central courtyard that sits atop the roof of the podium. Along with the typical high end appliances, custom cabinetry, and hardwood floors, many of units feature private balconies looking onto the interior courtyard or private terraces created by the stepped massing of the east tower facades.
Two Bedroom
Living room.
Kitchen.
Master bedroom.
Bedroom.
One Bedroom
Living room.
Kitchen.
Bedroom.
Studio
Studio.
Studio
Amenities
Along with the 2,000 square foot courtyard on the fourth floor, 325 Kent also features resident lounges and a fitness center within the connecting bridge at the top of the building. At the roof deck of the bridge, residents will have access to BBQ grills, cabanas, and an outdoor dining area.
Residential lounge.
Manhattan skyline view from the residential lounge.
Garden facing facade of the south tower.
South facade.
Looking west.
Architect: SHoP Architects; Developer: Two Trees Management; Program: Residential; Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Completion: 2017
