Architecture

40 Tenth Avenue – Solar Carve

Photo of 40 Tenth Avenue NYC

Location: 40 Tenth Avenue, New York NY (adjacent to The Highline)
Completed: 2019
Architect: Studio Gang Architects
Developer: Aurora Capital Associates and William Gottlieb Real Estate
Structural Engineer: Arup Group
Main Contractor: Cauldwell Wingate Company
Sustainability: LEED Gold Certified

40 Tenth Avenue is Studio Gang’s first commission in New York. The building features a chiseled, diamond-shaped curtain wall that was engineered to eliminate shadows cast onto the adjacent High Line park. Additionally, the facade allegedly minimized heat gain, reduced glare for drivers on the West Side Highway, and discouraged migratory birds strikes. The 12-story building includes 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of outdoor space and 16 feet (4.9 m) high ceilings.
(excerpt from Wikipedia)

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