renzo piano completes '565 broome soho' in new york

renzo piano has completed ‘565 broome soho’, a luxury condominium building in new york. the project, which is piano’s first residential building in the city, contains a total of 115 units, ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes. the design comprises a pair of conjoined glass structures with curved corners, resulting in light-filled residences that offer encompassing views of the hudson river, one world trade center, and beyond. to achieve this, a ‘low-iron’ glass with crystal-like sheen and clarity was selected for the external façade.

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developed by global real estate firm bizzi & partners development, aronov development, and halpern real estate ventures, 565 broome soho includes a private gated driveway with entrance to a covered porte-cochere. the building also includes the latest automated parking technology with 40 parking spots, each of which is equipped with a full capacity electric charging station. importantly, the development is seeking to become the first high-end residential ‘zero waste’ building in new york city, which is defined as achieving more than 90% diversion of waste from landfills, incinerators, and the environment.

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on site wellness amenities include a heated, 55-foot indoor swimming pool; changing rooms; steam rooms and sauna; and a fitness center. residents can also enjoy a landscaped outdoor terrace, an interior landscaped lounge with 92-foot high ceiling and a live green wall, library, and wet bar. additional conveniences include a children’s playroom, a 24-hour concierge and attended lobby, a common laundry room, and bicycle storage for up to 76 bikes.

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all of the 115 residences have been designed to maximize space and views. RPBW and interior designer RDAI referenced the open layout of early industrial soho lofts by utilizing ultra-transparent glass for the oversized windows and neutral tones to communicate ‘harmony, calm, and expansiveness’. see designboom’s previous coverage of the project here.

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