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Inside Bjarke Ingels's West Side Tower - The XI

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The latest addition of a Starchitect to the Manhattan skyline is Bjarke Ingels’ The XI on the West Side between the Hudson River and the The High Line. This mega project takes up the entire block between 17th and 18th Streets, and is eye catching with its double, twisting tower design. The XI recently launched sales, and we got an inside look at the Sales Gallery which is curated as an Art Gallery as art is core to the building and its location. 

Developed by HFZ Capital, The XI is comprised of 2 towers and will also include a hotel component by Six Senses Resort and Spa, their first U.S. location. The brand is known world-wide as a leader in the health and wellness space. The twisting design of the towers allows views and light to be maximized in all residences. In addition to the 2 towers, there will be another structure that will house the Six Senses Spa and Club and will be connected to the towers with a glass skybridge. 

The XI depicted amongst the Manhattan Skyline in Esi Devlin's "Egg"

The XI depicted amongst the Manhattan Skyline in Esi Devlin's "Egg"

The Towers are aptly named The X (East Tower) and The I (West Tower). Residents are welcomed home in the 24-hour attended porte-cochere with an on-site valet parking attendant. Each of the Towers features unique and luxurious interiors designed by leading firms. 

The X

The X tower will stand 26 stories tall with the Six Sense Hotel occupying the first 10 floors. The Tower will have 87 Condos designed be renowned Parisian firm Gilles & Bossier. The firm that designed the Baccarat Hotel will design the Six Sense interiors and continue the atmosphere into  the residences of the East Tower. 

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Homes in the East Tower will be characterized by contrasting finishes – black vs. white. In the kitchens, white Calcutta Gold Marble will contrast Black Grigio Carnica Marble. In the master bath, floors comprised of light Arabescato Vagli Oro marble in a Herringbone pattern will be juxstaposed against a trim of dark Saint Laurent marble. 

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The I

The I tower will stand taller than The X, at 36 stories with 149 residences. The West tower is designed by award-winning firm Gabellini Sheppard Associates. They have taken an approach inspired by natural materials and downtown living.  

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Interiors will have wide plank oak flooring, Bulthaup kitchen cabinets in grey larch wood, eucalyptus wood vanities and leather texture Taj Mahal Quartzite walls in the master bath. No two floor plans are exactly the same in the West tower with residences having sweeping views of the Hudson and City Skyline.

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Amenities:

The amenity offering at The XI is expansive, with the collection curated by the Six Sense Hotel. In addition to exclusive access at the Six Sense Hotel and Spa, residence will have:

  • 4,000 square foot fitness center
  • 75-foot pool
  • Wine tasting room
  • Social Lounge
  • Billiards
  • Children & teen play rooms

Residences will range in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms with prices starting at $2.8M for a 1 bedroom up to half-floor penthouses starting at $25M. 
 

Interested in Starchitect living at The XI? Contact us to arrange your private showing at the exclusive gallery.

5 of the Best Buildings Along the High Line

The High Line, a former rail line used to transport goods along the lower West Side, has transformed the West Chelsea area of Manhattan into one of the hottest neighborhoods for new development. Over the past years, developers having been racing to scoop up plots of land adjacent to the elevated park to construct luxury condos.

Today, the High Line is a popular destination for enjoying the warmer months in the city, strolling along and taking in the various skyline views. Additionally, some of the best names in architecture have built condos that are attracting high-end buyers. Below are 5 of the top buildings along the High Line in West Chelsea.

 

Soori

Situated at 522 West 29th Street, Soori High Line is most known for the inclusions of private pools into the modern design of 16 of the 31 residences.

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QUICK FACTS:

  • Greatest number of homes with private pools in the city
  • Designed by SCDA
  • Ceilings Up to 18 Feet
  • Verenna Poliform-designed Kitchens

The Getty

Peter Marino has designed an ultra boutique condo at 501 West 24th Street that only a few lucky individuals will get to call home.

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QUICK FACTS:

  • 12 story building consisting of only 6 bespoke homes designed by Peter Marino
  • Base will be a museum and gallery holding the private collection of J. Tomilson Hill worth $800 million     
  • All floorplans different and decked out in 80 various kinds of stone, marble, and wood finishes
  • Penthouse will have a private, rooftop pool 

Jardim

First residential project in New York City by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld that will incorporate many lush gardens and landscaping. Located at 527 West 27th Street.

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QUICK FACTS:   

  • Gardens/outdoor spaces will be central to the project with a lush, central garden that will connect the development’s 2 towers
  • Name is the Portuguese word for garden
  • 2, 11-story towers with 36 1-4 bedroom condos – both towers have duplex penthouses
  • Pricing expected to start just under $2 million
  • Amenities: pool, fitness center, massage & treatment rooms, kid’s playroom, and 38-car parking

520 W 28th Street

520 W 28th Street is the late Hadid's only project in New York, and thus, has an inherent special value to it as it brings her signature elements along the High Line. The design is based on graceful curves inspired by nature that are a contrast to the hard angles generally seen in residential architecture

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QUICK FACTS:

  • 39 Residences
  • Kitchens custom designed by Zaha Hadid in collaboration with Boffi
  • Amenities include: 75 ft sky lit pool, private iMax movie Theater, wellness level, lounge level, and entertainment suite on the High Line

515 High Line – 515 W 29th Street

Located at 515 West 29th Street, 515 High Line will be Soo Chan's, principal of SCDA, masterpiece in West Chelsea.

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QUICK FACTS:

  • 11 story condo with curved glass fin facade

  • 15 apartments, 5 of which will be penthouses

  • Designed by Soo Chan, Principal of SCDA

  • Each residence will have direct, keyed elevator access

  • Design features include  Bulthaup Kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, custom millwork, and Lutron HomeWorks QS System     

 

Interested in the buildings above or living in West Chelsea? Contact us to get info on these buildings and to arrange your appointment.