Location: New York City, United States.

Architect: Zaha Hadid.

520 West 28th is a 2018 residential building in New York that reflects the urban dynamic between the streets of the city and the High Line. The split levels of the design echo the multiple layers of civic space on 28th Street and the High Line, and are expressed within the interlocking chevrons of the hand-crafted steel façade. The façade is brushed and tinted by hand to resonate with the adjacent structures of the High Line and its neighbourhood. The building houses 39 residences with 11-foot coffered ceilings, tailored interiors that incorporate Boffi kitchens by Zaha Hadid Design, and integrated technologies including automated valet parking and storage. The amenities of 520 West 28th include the wellness level with spa and 25-yard sky-lit lap pool, sculpture garden, and entertainment suite with IMAX theatre. The building is located within an established community of over 350 art galleries that has seen the High Line’s transformation from abandoned freight rail line to public park. 520 West 28th embodies a commitment to uphold the distinctive character of its neighbourhood while creating a building with its own architectural presence.

Photo credit: Hufton+Crow.