837 Washington Street has topped-out, and – while far from prominent – the twisting, metallic structure will be a fixture on The High Line walk. The building, designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, will feature 28,000 square feet of retail on the first two floors, while the upper stories will have 27,000 square feet of office space; 837 Washington’s website has all the figures, along with additional information.
The project’s developer is Thor Equities, and 837 Washington is part of the larger boom surrounding The High Line, though most new construction is residential rather than commercial. The building is in a prime Meatpacking District location, and – accordingly – the design had to go through the lengthy Landmark Preservation Commission approval process, which resulted in the loss of its top three floors.
Despite the height reduction – which was ridiculous given the development’s proximity to the significantly taller Standard Hotel – the building is a pleasantly subdued modern addition to the historic neighborhood, even integrating the site’s former warehouse, which will hold the retail space.
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