ODA clads Manhattan condo building in chamfered limestone

Architecture studio ODA drew upon art deco and Bauhaus styles while conceiving The Harper residential building, which features bevelled limestone cladding and various setbacks and protrusions. Located on Manhattan's Upper East Side neighbourhood, the building rises 21 levels and contains a total of 63 residences. Units come with two to four bedrooms. ODA has completed the Harper condo building in the Upper East Side Rather than a solid flat box, local studio ODA designed a building with a sculpted facade and areas cut away to form setbacks. Along one side, a protrusion made up of window boxes cantilevers over a neighbouring brick building. The cladding is made of limestone, which lends "a sense of permanence and refinement", the team said. Some of the stone panels are fluted, which produces a sculptural effect. It was informed by Art Deco and Bauhaus styles The building also features large stretches of glass that bring in daylight and frame views across the area. "Reflecting on the neighbourhood's architectural heritage, the facade is crafted from chamfered limestone and generously scaled floor-to-ceiling windows that recall the sophistication of art deco and the clarity of Bauhaus design," the team said. It is clad in chamfered limestone The art deco theme is carried indoors, where it informed the design of a stone reception desk and various pieces of hardware, such as drawer pulls. The residences were envisioned as "calm, light-filled spaces". Finishes include wide-plank white oak flooring and several types of stone, such as marble, limestone and quartzite. Many of the units feature private balconies or terraces. Select penthouses offer rooftop terraces with jacuzzis. The building also has two communal terraces, which are fitted with outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and televisions. These elevated outdoor spaces provide panoramic views of the city. It pulls from the architectural language of the surrounding neighbourhood Additional amenities for tenants include a fitness centre, a music studio, a game lounge, a pet spa, and private storage. There are also art and playrooms for children. Other New York City projects by ODA include a Brooklyn residential building composed of irregularly stacked concrete boxes, and the conversion of a former sugar refinery into an office building with a sparkly glass facade. The studio has designed a supertall skyscraper in Manhattan with the firm SLCE, which is currently under construction. It features a spiralling torch as its crown. The photography is by Miguel de Guzmán. Subscribe to our newsletters Your email address New! Dezeen Agenda US Sent on alternate Fridays, this US edition of Dezeen Agenda is a fortnightly newsletter rounding up everything you need to know from America, featuring news, projects and interviews with industry figures. Plus occasional updates and invitations to Dezeen events. New! Dezeen Showroom New Releases A quarterly newsletter rounding up a selection of recently launched products by designers and studios, published on Dezeen Showroom. Dezeen Debate Our most popular newsletter, formerly known as Dezeen Weekly, is sent every Tuesday and features a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. Plus occasional updates on Dezeen’s services and breaking news. Dezeen Agenda Sent every Thursday and containing a selection of the most important news highlights. Plus occasional updates on Dezeen’s services and invitations to Dezeen events. Dezeen Daily A daily newsletter containing the latest stories from Dezeen. Dezeen In Depth Sent on the last Friday of every month, Dezeen in Depth features original feature articles, interviews and opinion pieces that delve deeper into the major stories shaping architecture and design. Dezeen Jobs Daily updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Jobs Weekly Weekly updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Awards News about our Dezeen Awards programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Events Guide News from Dezeen Events Guide, a listings guide covering the leading design-related events taking place around the world. Plus occasional updates and invitations to Dezeen events. Dezeen Awards China News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. We will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested. We will never give your details to anyone else without your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by emailing us at [email protected]. For more details, please see our privacy notice. Thank you! You will shortly receive a welcome email so please check your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter.