African-influenced design by architect Frederic Schwartz

Overview

The Kalahari, located on West 116th Street between Lenox and 5th Avenues brings to Harlem exactly what is desperately needed amongst new condominium construction – an eye to the environment, recognition of the old and new guard of the community, and a respect for the arts and family values. According to its website, ‘The soul of Kalahari is its “green consciousness”. Kalahari is a LEED-certified building which reflects the striking indigenous motif of Sub-Saharan Africa. Carlton Brown is a founding partner of the development firm, Full Spectrum, and is also the COO. Full Spectrum has a reputation for bringing the finest “mixed-income, green projects” to the market. (more…)