Native studio CookFox Architects has added an extension to an early 1900s constructing within the Higher West Facet, paying homage to its historic character.
The 378 West Finish Avenue venture consisted of restoring the facade of a pre-existing constructing whereas extending the construction externally and internally with a 19-storey condo constructing made-up of crimson and white-brick clad volumes.
Inbuilt 1915, the pre-existing constructing at 378 West Avenue was transformed into a faculty “many years in the past” earlier than the studio secured approval from the Landmarks Preservation Fee for its rehabilitation and extension, in response to CookFox Architects.
The studio supposed to honour the positioning’s architectural legacy and create a “seamless” transition between the present buildings and new development.
“So as to protect the unique construction and create a seamless transition between the 2 elements, the design workforce methodically prolonged the brand new development,” mentioned the studio.
The extension consists of two, interlocking fundamental volumes clad in skinny crimson and white brick that wrap across the constructing and fall down in between its rear facade and a neighbouring church.
Knowledgeable by the Dutch-style row homes, “palazzo sort” condo buildings, and stepped setbacks of the encompassing neighbourhood, every quantity is made from rectangular, tiered layers that conclude to a slim level at its facade.
The stepped volumes additionally pay homage to the gables of the Seventeenth-century West Finish Collegiate Church, which sits behind the constructing.
The design leaves a portion of the again of the pre-existing constructing uncovered so as to spotlight and protect the present architectural character of each, in response to the workforce.
“Facade variations situate the constructing as a jewel setting for the church and create a balanced, in-the-round design, the place the rear facade turns into a brand new and welcoming road entrance,” mentioned the workforce.
“378 West Finish Avenue now unfolds and divulges itself from completely different angles, actively collaborating within the neighbourhood and responding authentically to traditionally layered circumstances.”
Extra preservation efforts of the pre-existing constructing included restoring its terracotta cresting, a zinc sundial on the south wall and its intricate cornice.
Internally, the 2 buildings at the moment are related at floor degree via a foyer and public areas, which embrace a lounge, kids’s room, billiards room and studying room.
58 luxurious residences are distributed all through the constructing, which spans the historic and new development.
“The ground slabs are aligned and tied collectively structurally, in order that they turn into one constructing,” mentioned CookFox parnter-in-charge Susie Teal.
“Contained in the connection is seamless – the truth is some models span throughout each the historic and new development. Apart from the completely different window kinds, there isn’t a indication on the within to inform which half you’re in.”
The extension additionally included the addition of penthouse flooring, which fold over and on high of the roof of the 1915 constructing in a collection of glass-clad volumes and terraces.
A small, ground-level backyard inbuilt 2015 was additionally persevered on web site, whereas metalwork on the extension’s facade was knowledgeable by the church’s rose window.
“The venture celebrates architectural relationships – to the Church, the pre-war residences that encompass the positioning, and the bigger historic district– and adapts a well-loved neighborhood block for the long-term occupancy of future generations,” mentioned the workforce.
The constructing can also be thought of part of the West Finish Collegiate Historic District, which consists of roughly 220 historic buildings between West seventieth and 79th Streets, an element that additionally led the workforce’s dedication to preserving its construction.
Elsewhere alongside Manhattan’s West Facet, BIG not too long ago accomplished two twisting skyscrapers, whereas CetraRuddy launched design proposals for a on line casino in Hudson Yards.
The images is by Chris Cooper
