BIG’s One High Line finally reaches completion in New York City’s West Chelsea neighborhood

BIG’s One High Line finally reaches completion in New York City’s West Chelsea neighborhood 0 dbarista Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:27 MFPRO+ New Projects One High Line, a luxury residential project spanning a full city block in New York’s West Chelsea neighborhood, reached completion this summer following years of delays related to investor lawsuits.  Novid Parsi, Contributing Editor The two-tower luxury residential development features two sculptural towers with 236 units and 18,000 sf of indoor amenities, including a 75-foot lap pool. MFPRO+ New Projects MFPRO+ News High-rise Construction Multifamily Housing Architects One High Line, a luxury residential project spanning a full city block in New York’s West Chelsea neighborhood, reached completion this summer following years of delays related to investor lawsuits.Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the 236-unit development comprises two sculptural travertine towers joined by a glass-enclosed, double-height bridge lounge. The interiors in the 36-story West Tower were designed by New York-based Gabellini Sheppard and in the 26-story East Tower by Paris-based Gilles & Boissier.The 18,000-sf indoor amenities spaces include a 75-ft lap pool with cabanas, fitness studio with private training rooms, steam rooms and saunas, private treatment room, golf simulator and virtual gaming studio, and private dining with catering kitchen. “The sculptural form of One High Line is a direct response to the site’s historic industrial heritage and contemporary architecture. The two towers are reshaped from top to bottom to open reciprocal views of the High Line promenade and the Hudson River,” Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director, BIG, said in a statement. “Glass and brass bridges span between the two towers, framing an intimate courtyard that serves as a natural sanctuary in the lively Chelsea arts district. Public-oriented programs spill out from under the old, elevated train tracks, providing social activity to the High Line’s only manifestation at grade.”Upon arrival, residents encounter a private porte-cochère entrance and a landscaped courtyard in the center of the site designed by Enzo Enea Architects. The art at One High Line has been curated by Alex Gartenfeld, the artistic director at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami). The collection includes sculptures by Brie Ruais, Alma Allen, and Wyatt Kahn. One High Line is also the future home of the Faena Hotel, New York, where residents will have access to Faena’s members club and 17,000-sf spa. The hotel will open next year.On the Building Team:Owner/ developer: Witkoff and Access IndustriesDesign architect and architect of record: Bjarke Ingels GroupMEP: Cosentini AssociatesStructure: WSPContractor: Suffolk ConstructionPhoto: Evan JosephPhoto: Evan JosephPhoto: Evan JosephPhoto: Evan JosephPhoto: Evan JosephPhoto: Evan Joseph