One High Line, a luxury residential project spanning a full city block in New York’s West Chelsea neighborhood, reached completion this summer following years of delays related to investor lawsuits.
Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the 236-unit development comprises two sculptural travertine towers joined by a glass-enclosed, double-height bridge lounge. The interiors in the 36-story West Tower were designed by New York-based Gabellini Sheppard and in the 26-story East Tower by Paris-based Gilles & Boissier.
The 18,000-sf indoor amenities spaces include a 75-ft lap pool with cabanas, fitness studio with private training rooms, steam rooms and saunas, private treatment room, golf simulator and virtual gaming studio, and private dining with catering kitchen.
“The sculptural form of One High Line is a direct response to the site’s historic industrial heritage and contemporary architecture. The two towers are reshaped from top to bottom to open reciprocal views of the High Line promenade and the Hudson River,” Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director, BIG, said in a statement. “Glass and brass bridges span between the two towers, framing an intimate courtyard that serves as a natural sanctuary in the lively Chelsea arts district. Public-oriented programs spill out from under the old, elevated train tracks, providing social activity to the High Line’s only manifestation at grade.”
Upon arrival, residents encounter a private porte-cochère entrance and a landscaped courtyard in the center of the site designed by Enzo Enea Architects.
The art at One High Line has been curated by Alex Gartenfeld, the artistic director at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami). The collection includes sculptures by Brie Ruais, Alma Allen, and Wyatt Kahn.
One High Line is also the future home of the Faena Hotel, New York, where residents will have access to Faena’s members club and 17,000-sf spa. The hotel will open next year.
On the Building Team:
Owner/ developer: Witkoff and Access Industries
Design architect and architect of record: Bjarke Ingels Group
MEP: Cosentini Associates
Structure: WSP
Contractor: Suffolk Construction
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