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77 Hudson hailed as architectural landmark.


Sheathed in watery shades of blue glass, 77 Hudson, developed by K. Hovnanian Homes, the country's sixth largest homebuilder, will soon become a sparkling architectural landmark in Jersey City on New Jersey's Gold Coast.

This triangular-shaped skyscraper designed by the renowned architectural firm Cetra/Ruddy, is composed of two 48-story towers and features a dynamic glass curtain wall. 77 Hudson rivals any residential building found across the river and will unequivocally enhance the Gold Coast skyline.

One purchaser bought two homes located on penthouse floors 48 and 49 with a total of 4,188 s/f for a record price of over $6 million.

The triangular "stingray stingray: see ray.
stingray
 or whip-tailed ray

Any of various species (family Dasyatidae) of rays noted for their slender, whiplike tail with barbed, usually venomous spines.
" shape with serrated serrated /ser·rat·ed/ (ser´at-ed) having a sawlike edge.
serrated (ser´āted),
adj having a jagged or notched edge; saw-toothed.
 corners affords most of the 420 condominium residences corner views and floor-to-ceiling windows lend abundant natural light and a feeling of expansiveness. Furthermore, 75% of the homes will enjoy breathtaking unobstructed river and downtown Manhattan skyline views.

Buyers at 77 Hudson can choose from three distinctive kitchen design schemes, each pre-planned by floor, for cabinets, backsplashes, stone or quartz countertops, and wood flooring to personalize their kitchens. These include an elegant selection of marble, glass and exotic woods. For master baths, light-toned materials in lustrous lus·trous  
adj.
1. Having a sheen or glow.

2. Gleaming with or as if with brilliant light; radiant. See Synonyms at bright.



lus
 whites and rich textures create spa-like ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence  
n.
The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . .
. Unique design features include chiseled chis·eled or chis·elled  
adj.
Made or shaped with or as if with a chisel: a finely chiseled nose.

Adj. 1.
 quartz walls, glass mosaic plumbing wall, and a cantilevered wood vanity with double trough sink.

Residents of the 500-foot condominium tower will enter from Hudson Street into a 22-foot high lobby that echoes the building's theme of water vistas. A navy blue, stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
 sculptural element houses the 24/7 concierge while acting as the centerpiece for the building. Other luxurious materials include a blue limestone floor, a curved teak teak, tall deciduous tree (Tectona grandis) of the family Verbenaceae (verbena family), native to India and Malaysia but now widely cultivated in other tropical areas.  slatted wall and sleek wood paneling in the private elevator lobbies.

77 Hudson will also offer hotel-quality amenities including an 8,300 s/f spa/fitness center with dramatic views onto an artfully landscaped 30,000 s/f outdoor roof top park with a swimming pool, walking paths and large expanses of lawn.

The current prices for homes at 77 Hudson range from the $500,000 to $2.75 million.
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Title Annotation:ARCHITECTURE
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Date:Oct 3, 2007
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