The Visionaire Penthouse and Terrace
The Visionaire Penthouse and Terrace
Roof garden and harbor views in Battery Park LEED building
In an extraordinary setting 33 stories above the mouth of the Hudson River, Fradkin & McAlpin reconfigured, customized, and furnished a new Battery Park City penthouse in a LEED-platinum building. The 2,300 sf terrace was converted to a yard-like, intensive green roof, with seating and gathering areas, pergola, gardens, mini orchard, and yoga space. The client, an avid gardener, uses the space year-round as the focus of his city-gardening blog.
Key details
- Developed design aesthetic inspired by the Hudson River
- Designed and furnished spaces to suit both solitary enjoyment and frequent entertaining
- Coordinated interrelated work: landscape, existing and new structure, roofing
- Guided approvals through multiple building and municipal authorities on a tight schedule
- Designed site-inspired millwork and lighting for study; added gardening closets and a wet bar
- Used sustainable materials and techniques throughout
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Location
New York, NY
Area
4,300 sf
Awards
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - Intensive Residential Award
Credits
Photography: © Paul Warchol
Landscape Architect: Mark K. Morrison Associates
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