Occupying a midblock site in New York’s storied Garment District, 241 West 28th replaces a surface level parking lot with a 25-story mixed-use building. Utilizing Zone Green amendments, which established provisions for green roofs in any-size building, this urban infill project has been designed to incorporate lush garden terraces to restore a small slice of Mannahatta to Midtown. Throughout the building, a series of green spaces knit together many functions, linking humans to nature, and showcasing the role of the reimagined fifth facade in a 21st century apartment. A sky-reflecting water basin adds a biophilic element to the central courtyard, while interstitial green space on the second-floor courtyard roof joins the two residential towers. On the 22nd Floor, a pool and adjacent lounge area include planted landscaped areas to introduce dynamic vegetation modeled on original topography that will change through the seasons.
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