© Alexander Severin
The residential high-rise tower at 56 Leonard Street designed by Herzog & de Meuron stands for private living in the urban density of New York. Despite the compromised configuration, the building offers custom floor plans, personal open spaces, exciting views, neighbourhoods, meeting places and community spaces – and, as a special sign of user autonomy, manually opened floor-to-ceiling windows.
On a 30 x 38 m site, 57 floors of apartments and shared facilities are stacked on top of one other. Despite the imposing size, the architecture is light and lively. [supported by Schüco]
On a 30 x 38 m site, 57 floors of apartments and shared facilities are stacked on top of one other. Despite the imposing size, the architecture is light and lively. [supported by Schüco]