520 West 28th Street

520 West 28th Street, also known as the Zaha Hadid Building, is located in New York City. Designed by the architect Zaha Hadid, the building was her only residential building in New York[2] and one of her last projects before her death.[3] The building is located along the High Line. The building is set to have four art galleries located at street level.[4] The building also has a sculpture platform with art curated by Friends of the High Line.

520 West 28th Street
Seen from the High Line.
Alternative namesThe Zaha Hadid Building
General information
StatusComplete
Location520 West 28th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY 10001, United States
Construction started2014[1]
CompletedJune, 2017
Height135 feet (41 m)
Technical details
Floor count11
Lifts/elevators4
Design and construction
ArchitectZaha Hadid
DeveloperThe Related Companies

Exterior

The building features laser-cut stainless-steel trim that was fabricated and finished in Broomall, PA by M Cohen And Sons. [5] Many of the apartments feature balconies. The building features curvilinear geometric motifs, a signature of Zaha Hadid Architects.

The building is L-shaped and has a duplex penthouse that is recessed from the rest of the building.

Interior

The building features model units were designed by Jennifer Post and West Chin.[6] The units feature kitchens made by Boffi, which were designed by Zaha Hadid and Gaggenau Hausgeräte appliances. The bathrooms are fitted with smart glass.

Building amenities
  • Doorman
  • Pool
  • Sculpture Garden
  • 12 car Automated Garage
  • Private 3D IMAX Screening Room
  • Air filtration System

[7]

References
  1. Garfield, Leanna. "Zaha Hadid's only New York City apartment building has robot valets and a private IMAX theater". Business Insider. IAC. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  2. Gregor, Alison. "A Zaha Hadid Design at the High Line". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  3. Frearson, Amy. "Zaha Hadid dies following a heart attack". Dezeen.com. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  4. Schulz, Dana. "Related adding 15 art galleries around Zaha Hadid's 520 West 28th Street". 6sqft.com. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  5. Anuta, Joe. "For fancy façade work, developers must turn to a small pool of specialists". Crains New York. Crain Communications Inc.
  6. Warerkar, Tanay. "Zaha Hadid's High Line condo unveils its model apartments". Curbed NY. Vox Media. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  7. Gregor, Alison. "A Zaha Hadid Design at the High Line". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2017.

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