277 Fifth Avenue

Location : New york, New York

Program : Residential

Area : 268,440 gsf

Status : Completed 2019

Project Team : Rafael Vinoly Architects, Jae Hyun Kim

*While employed at Rafael Vinoly Architects

This new condominium tower is located at the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and East 30th Street in Manhattan, within NoMad, a newly emerging residential neighborhood north of Madison Square Park.

The integration of the façade with the building’s structural system allows for column-free interiors, preventing obstructions to views and maximizing interior space usage. The structural elements are enclosed in reinforced concrete panels tinted indigo—a palette and texture designed to reflect the character of the area’s historic landmark towers.

A series of double-height loggias spiral down the building from the upper floors, creating “an interesting typology of open space and terracing.” These terraces add variety to the building’s exterior while providing covered outdoor spaces for select units.