At right is a rendering of the Gwathmey Siegel designed condo going up on the through-block lot across from the SoHo Grand on West Broadway. The 68 loft apartments housed here will live in the behaved, well-ordered universe that Gwathmey Siegel is known for. At times the firm seems to take its inspiration from graph paper--the repeating square has been a constant theme in their work for example. Here they have worked with the community and the developer to come up with a plan that would not offend preservationists, and they have succeeded in filling a blank space in the heart of SoHo with quiet, muted luxury. This will actually be two separate buildings. At the base of the Wooster Street side will be townhouses with street entrances, a rare sight in SoHo. The West Broadway portion will rise with a wall of large glass panes and articulated metal panels that will be a subtle nod to the historic district of cast iron landmarks the area is known for. After the jump we take a close-up look at the detail on this exterior, and show you dramatic views of the penthouse and townhouse garden you haven't seen yet.
