Morris Adjmi Architects

290 West Street

37,000 square feet
11 stories, 13 units
New York, New York
2015

Recalling Tribeca’s industrial past, this condominium building features unobstructed views of the Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling factory-sash windows.

Designed in collaboration with Aldo Andreoli, each of the 290 West Street’s 13 condominium units feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling factory sash windows. The openings are framed in metal channels that intersect to form “i-beam” profiles, evoking the character of Tribeca’s industrial past.

The lower volume is almost a perfect cube while the upper volume is setback to create private terraces for two duplex units. At the top of the building, a full-floor penthouse features a large projecting bay that gives the building a distinct presence on Manhattan’s West Side.

With the exception of its storefront, 290 West Street’s façade is composed of aluminum composite paneling that intersects to form “i-beam” profiles. The storefront was constructed using welded aluminum plates.

A freestanding Americh soaking tub carefully positioned beneath an east-facing window offers tranquil views across the Hudson.