# Top-Heavy Glass Buildings This Luxury New York Residence is Designed by ODA By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-residence References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/new-yorks-latest-crop-of-luxury-residential-developments/7229) & [adamamericare](http://adamamericare.com/project/100-norfolk-st-ny-ny) 100 Norfolk Street is the home of a new luxury New York residence that appears to defy gravity. Designed by local firm [ODA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam), it is a [top-heavy glass building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) that will become a visual staple in the neighborhood. With 38 residential units over 12 floors, the New York residence is a big change from what it used to be. Once the site for the refrigerators of renowned kosher deli Ratner's, the Lower East Side New York residence occupies a tight space. Yet there is nothing that contain this stunning design. Its [cantilevered silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty) allowed for the creation of two large green terraces, granting residents a lush area to enjoy in the middle of the concrete jungle that is the Big Apple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Top-heavy Glass Buildings:** The trend of designing and building glass buildings with top-heavy structures creates a visually stunning effect that defies traditional building standards. - **Cantilevered Silhouette Architecture:** The use of a cantilevered silhouette in architecture allows for the creation of unique and functional living spaces that previously were not possible. - **Green Terraces:** The trend of adding green terraces to skyscrapers offers residents a lush oasis in urban areas and an opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly features into building design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can take advantage of this trend to create visually stunning and functional designs that challenge traditional building practices and attract new clients. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage these unique building designs to offer new and exciting living spaces to clients, especially those looking for luxury and exclusivity. - **Green Building:** The green building industry can work with architects and developers to design and construct eco-friendly buildings that incorporate green terraces and other sustainable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Glass-Clad Stacked Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-state-street.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Captivating Facade Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north.md) - [Square-Shaped High-Rise Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selldorf-architects.md) - [Sail-Shaped Skyscapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-dumbo.md)