Overview

It’s very clear what architecture firm Della Valle Bernheimer is trying to do here: carefully blend a glass and steel condominium into the west Chelsea art scene such that it appears to be artwork. While it may sound like a stretch, the renderings are incredible. The all-glass building will have stainless steel panels which reflect light in various ways throughout the seasons. I’m very impressed and can’t wait for this tower to go up. I wish Emory Roth (my favorite architect of the 20th century) were still alive to see what’s happening to the skyline. I can’t tell if he’d be happily surprised or shudder with disdain. (more…)