The American design firm ODA unveiled its renderings for a unique residential building to be built in Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Titled Era, this 20-story building will be approximately 136,000 square feet and will feature 57 units. The design concept is unusual; the design footprint will increase as the building ascends and will create a cantilevered effect as the higher levels will protrude out from the central structure. The firm chose a cantilevered effect as it "will allow for more space as the building rises, which will create more communal rooftop space."
The large rooftop will offer expansive views of the Hudson River and will be completed with a swimming pool. The building will also offer numerous communal areas such as a fitness center, a yoga studio, library, children's playroom, and lounge. The building will be clad in limestone and is sure to make a mark in the Upper West Side.
Cantilevered Residential Building
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Trend Themes
1. Cantilevered Architecture - The cantilevered effect will create more communal rooftop space arming architects with the opportunity to design living spaces in an unusual and unique way.
2. Communal Living Spaces - The inclusion of numerous communal spaces such as fitness center, yoga studio, library, children's playroom and lounge in the Era building may lead to a rise in demand for community-focused properties and architecture.
3. Rooftop Amenities - The large rooftop with expansive views of the Hudson River, completed with a swimming pool in the Era building may lead other builders to similarly prioritize rooftop amenities to act as a selling point for more properties.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - With the advent of the cantilevered effect, architects have the chance to experiment and try out different designs and structures that were conventionally not thought of.
2. Real Estate - The trend of communal living spaces on the rise, real estate developers may benefit from designing living spaces with fitness centers, yoga studios, and other communal spaces included.
3. Construction - The trend of including rooftop amenities may lead to other builders and developers taking similar steps and adding more amenities to apartments and offices to differentiate their properties.