The Georgetown Company and Beacon Capital Partners, in collaboration with ZoE Life Sciences, have announced plans for a seven-story life science facility at 707 Eleventh Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. Designed by Elkus Manfredi, the 185,000-square-foot structure is located between West 50th and 51st Streets. The new development is supported by the New York City Industrial Development Agency and managed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and will feature laboratory, research, and office spaces.
Exterior render of 707 11th Avenue, courtesy of Goldin Solutions
This initiative marks the first ground-up, purpose-built life science property in Manhattan in over a decade. The facility will feature rooftop solar panels, private terraces, and floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition, it is planned to feature a day-to-night cafe and wine bar in the lobby and an array of other modern amenities. The project is aiming for LEED Gold and WELL certification.
Renderings show the façade composed of green metal paneling surrounding oversized-floor-to ceiling windows. The northern end of the main eastern elevation features broader stretches of glass, and a landscaped terrace caps the parapet.
Interior render of 707 11th Avenue workspace, courtesy of Goldin Solutions
Interior render of 707 11th Avenue, courtesy of Goldin Solutions
Interior render of 707 11th Avenue, courtesy of Goldin Solutions
“The Far West Side is quickly becoming a hub for life sciences investment and research,” said Jonathan Schmerin, managing principal at Georgetown Company. “We are honored to partner with Beacon and NYCEDC on our shared vision for this project and the advancement of New York’s life sciences industry.”
Exterior render of 707 11th Avenue at nighttime, courtesy of Goldin Solutions
The project is part of a broader expansion of the life science sector in Manhattan’s Far West Side, providing a strategic anchor for innovation within the life sciences realm in the area.
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It’s utterly ridiculous what they will demolish to build another glass box.
What was there before? It is right on the West Side Highway.
I think it’s an exterior recladding and expansion, not a total demolition
They are destroying a perfectly usable beautiful brick building to build a generic green glass box.
BTW the the New York City Industrial Development Agency and the New York City Economic Development Corporation,
are basically slush funds for developers using NYC taxpayers money.
That means you and me are subsidizing this.
Love the green metal.
GREEN IS GOOD
-Gordon Gecko
Apparently it’s Gekko. Not the lizard. I learn something new everyday.
Love the industrial look and green frames on this. So much more interesting than the building it replaces.
A very fine design, not a glass box, so let’s not overdramatize. The brick building it replaces was fairly generic and no architectural treasure.