At the center of New York City's vibrant NoMad neighborhood, a new architectural masterpiece towers over the city skyline. Designed by Stantec and built by the prestigious Lam Group, the NYC Virgin Hotel is not only a place of luxury, but a symbol of contemporary design and urban hospitality. This lifestyle hotel is distinguished by its spectacularly deconstructed structure, which rises on a three-story podium. This innovative solution creates an effect of modernity and boldness in the heart of a historic neighborhood, creating a perfect blend of past and present.
This project is notable for its unique exterior design. Instead of following the traditional shape of a large box, the base of the structure is an open space dedicated to commerce, while the hotel rises in a sleek tower. This architectural choice gives a sense of lightness and dynamism, making the building stand out among the city's other skyscrapers.
The hotel has entrances on both 29th and 30th streets, and appears to be a separate entity within the block, but with a broad façade across the block from neighboring stores. This arrangement creates a feeling of openness and space, and provides a welcoming urban atmosphere for visitors and guests.
The NYC Virgin Hotel is an extraordinary project because of its details and innovations. McLaren Engineering Group and AZA INT created a custom curtain wall system that wraps around the concrete tower. This façade, made of opaque enameled glass panels with a pixelated pattern of light and dark blues, gives an air of modernity to the building and ensures high energy efficiency.
The building was designed with a sustainable vision, in line with New York City's strict sustainable building standards. Using innovative materials and advanced construction techniques, the NYC Virgin Hotel serves as a model of sustainable architecture and energy efficiency in the city. The hotel has a prime location that provides spectacular views of Broadway, Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District and Lower Manhattan.
The NYC Virgin Hotel aims to be not only an architectural icon, but also a meeting place for those seeking a unique and unforgettable experience in New York City. With its mix of elegance, innovation and sustainability, this hotel promises to renew the criteria of urban hospitality in the heart of the Big Apple.
CUSTOMER
Virgin Group
LOCALITY.
New York - USA
DESCRIPTION
Unitized facade
sq. m. 18,002
DESIGNER
VOA Associates
YEAR2021
AZA contributed to the supply for AZAINT.