Studio Gang is celebrating the approval of their Solar Carve Tower along Manhattan’s High Line with the release of sunny new renderings.
The glass office building will sit at 40 10th Avenue, its design employing “solar carving technology” in an effort to ensure the elevated park receives enough sunlight. With 166,750 square feet of space, the multistory project will feature a geometric and faceted form that results in a gem-like quality when in contact with the sun.
According to Studio Gang, its unique shape was informed by the path of the sun over the site, with sections removed from the structure to prevent it blocking light and views.
“Sculpted by the angles of the sun, the Solar Carve Tower explores how shaping a building in response to solar access and other site-specific criteria can expand its architectural potential,” the studio said.
This design approach is a result of Studio Gang’s tall buildings research, which began with the construction of their first tower in Chicago, Aqua Tower. Though Solar Carve Tower hovers over the High Line, the sun-shaping technology paired with floor-to-ceiling windows allows both tenants and park-dwellers maximum exposure to daylight.
The project will feature a 10,000-square-foot planted rooftop with views over the Hudson River looking toward downtown. In addition, an 8,000-square-foot terrace will be accessible at the High Line height and each floor will have its own private terrace.
Solar Carve Tower will be located near the Standard Hotel and across from the future site of Thomas Heatherwick’s Pier 55 Park. The project is expected to open in 2019.
Images via Studio Gang
