An entryway has a grey wall with a texture that looks rather extraterrestrial, while planting provides accents for the otherwise monochromatic palette. These and other interior spaces share a futuristic appearance. The 25-yard (23-metre) subterranean lap pool is one of several amenities available to residents, along with an IMAX theatre and a gym – all of which were revealed in photos released in October 2017. The feature incorporates a glass panel that acts like a skylight for the private swimming pool directly underneath.
The outdoor area is populated with tables and chairs and a stepped design that serves as a water fountain. Passersby can easily peer into the apartments and private courtyard, formed from two walls of the building and a tall planted wall. "There is a powerful urban dynamic between the streets of New York and the High Line, a layered civic realm that has developed over generations and in many iterations," the firm said. "These split levels are expressed within the interlocking chevrons of 520 West 28th's hand-crafted steel facade, which carries the spirit of Chelsea's industrial past," said ZHA.Īdjacent to the High Line – an elevated pedestrian parkway along a former freight rail track – 520 West 28th Street is extremely visible in the otherwise dense neighbourhood. The main entrance space at one end of the L-shaped building is 1.5 storeys high, creating a split-level plan across the development that is articulated prominently on the exterior.
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