Paradigm project a design feat.Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C. has had to overcome both design and zoning challenges to create the unique high-end residential Paradigm Building at 146-148 West 22nd Street, in a largely commercial Chelsea neighborhood. Because it is sandwiched into just 40 feet of frontage between two 1890s buildings, the 12-story, 33,000 s/f condominium condominium In modern property law, individual ownership of one dwelling unit within a multidwelling building. Unit owners have undivided ownership interest in the land and those portions of the building shared in common. building was difficult to design. Marvin H. Meltzer Vice President of Meltzer/ Mandl Architects and principal designer on the project, first planned to combine color, curves and aluminum panels for the site to provide dramatic contrast to the commercial tone of the neighborhood. As the design evolved, Meltzer decided to create a sleek curtain wall curtain wall Nonbearing wall of glass, metal, or masonry attached to a building's exterior structural frame. After World War II, low energy costs gave impetus to the concept of the tall building as a glass prism, an idea originally put forth by Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies facade of steel-gray granite, framed by mirrored glass. The glass allows the Paradigm's personality to "pop" between its commercial neighbors, but also creates a sense of harmony between the two styles, said Meltzer. Above the setback, the remaining floors' facade is EFIS EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EFIS European Federation of Immunological Societies (Berlin, Germany) EFIS ERO Frequency Information System (Europe) EFIS European Forest Information System panels. The Paradigm features 12 full-floor loft residences, with prices that run well over $2 million. The apartments range in size from 1,540 s/f to 2,579 s/f. Every residence features private elevator access, oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. windows, a private balcony or terrace and private basement storage. The Poggenpohl kitchens boast 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. appliances by Sub-Zero, Bosch and Viking. "Our goal was not to compete with, or recreate the commercial tone of the two abutting buildings," says Meltzer. "Instead, we wanted the juxtaposition juxtaposition /jux·ta·po·si·tion/ (-pah-zish´un) apposition. jux·ta·po·si·tion n. The state of being placed or situated side by side. in reinforce and strengthen the building's design through contrast." |
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