A new residential high rise tower in the Upper West Side, 50 West 66th St. emerges as a sculpted form, taking cues from New York’s geologic past and the neighborhood character to create a contemporary interpretation. The tower’s base carefully engages the street, welcoming visitors with a series of carved limestone, granite, and bronze entry ways. The 16th floor amenity terrace is a small, lush oasis for residents and their guests to swim, relax, and socialize amidst an elegant setting. The terrace offers stunning views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan, claiming the tower’s place within the City skyline.

Work completed at Snøhetta while Kevin Cunningham was employed as a landscape architect.

©Snøhetta ©Binyan Studios

LOCATION / New York, New York

CLIENT / EXTELL Development

DATE / 2016-ongoing

TEAM / SLCE Architects, Langan Engineering, McNamara Salvia, ICOR Engineers, Heintges, Focus Lighting

PRESS

“Snøhetta unveils carved residential tower and synagogue for New York City’s Upper West Side,” Patrick Lynch. Archdaily.com. 27 November 2017.

“Snøhetta unveils “chiselled” New York tower with bronze details,” Dan Howarth. dezeen.com. 27 November 2017.