# Sail-Inspired Coastline Condos The Via 57 West is a Multi-Use Building Focused on Sustainability By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiuse-building References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bjarke-ingels-group-via-57-west/42058/) & [via57west](http://www.via57west.com/) Although the Via 57 West [multi-use building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellevue53) looks like a metal sail from afar, the reality is that the [coastline condo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects) is bringing sustainable living to Manhattan. Covering an area of 80,000-square-feet, the Via 57 West building packs 709 apartments, while it also focuses on holding community events for residents and community members. aside from the exercise amenities and 24-hour concierge, the Via 57 West building is focused on sustainability. Water use overall is minimized, but the building also harvests rain water to help increase overall efficiency and [recycles water on-site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) everyday. The Via 57 West building is also focused on decreasing the amount of volatile organic compounds that the dwellings would emit. Occupancy of the building is set to begin in the next month with the building reaching completion in the next quarter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Living:** The Via 57 West building exemplifies the trend of incorporating sustainable practices into urban living. - **Community Engagement:** Via 57 West's focus on community events highlights the trend of creating inclusive and connected living spaces. - **Efficient Resource Management:** The building's use of rainwater harvesting and water recycling reflects the trend of optimizing resource utilization in urban development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore incorporating sustainable features and community-focused initiatives into their developments, like Via 57 West. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can embrace the challenge of creating buildings that prioritize sustainability, community engagement, and efficient resource management, mirroring the Via 57 West project. - **Urban Development:** Urban developers can find opportunities in creating sustainable living spaces and fostering community connections, similar to the Via 57 West approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sail-Shaped Skyscapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-dumbo.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Lush Garden Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante.md) - [Waved Metal-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-chapel.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Colorful Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md)