New renderings have been revealed for 220 East 9th Street, a seven-story residential building coming to Manhattan’s East Village. Designed and developed by Arcus Development with Colberg Architecture as the executive architect, the 74-foot-tall structure will span 31,231 square feet and yield 18 condominium units with an average scope of 1,735 square feet. The project will involve the partial demolition and conversion of a five-story parking garage, and will also feature a cellar level, a 22-foot-long rear yard, and enclosed parking for ten vehicles. Astor Nine LLC is listed as the owner of the property, which is located between Second and Third Avenues.
The renderings above and below show the intricate red brick masonry façade and recessed industrial-style windows. The final floor is set back from the street and features angular walls on the eastern and western ends, and the entire structure is depicted covered with an abundance of climbing vegetation.
220 East 9th Street. Rendering courtesy of Plomp.
220 East 9th Street. Rendering courtesy of Plomp.
The entrance to the private parking garage will be located along the eastern corner of the ground floor.
220 East 9th Street. Rendering courtesy of Plomp.
Below is an additional rendering showing an example of a landscaped terrace.
220 East 9th Street. Rendering courtesy of Plomp.
Units will come in one- to four-bedroom layouts. Each will have a distinct layout with board-formed concrete ceilings, custom oak kitchens, and handcrafted finishes using American-made materials. Seven of the homes, including the three penthouses, will have private outdoor terraces. Clayton Orrigo & Stephen Ferrara of The Hudson Advisory Team at Compass will be in charge of sales and marketing for the property.
Residential amenities will include a 24-hour attended lobby, a fitness center with a pilates studio, a sauna, a pet grooming station, and a Japanese-style viewing garden.
The nearest subway is the 6 train at the Astor Place station to the west.
220 East 9th Street’s anticipated completion date is slated for winter 2026, as noted on site.
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Good Looking Building-Maybe a bit too many bricks.
Very attractive, residential building.
Is there any justice for these architect renders that depict foliage (like the vines) that will never actually be there? Do we all just accept this?
HEAR HEAR!!
You mean “architectural renderings” don’t you?
Did you have some sort of monetary fine, or prison sentence in mind ?
…and I very much like this building, with or without foliage, especially that ‘camouflaged’ parking garage door.
Bravo
Wonderful design
In sympathy with the neighborhood
This is a really beautiful, thoughtful design. It’s beauty lies in its simplicity of materials and form. Very nice.
I’m happy to see some more elegant buildings being built in the village. The new construction on 14th and 6th is welcome to break up the unimaginative glass blocks.
I’m hoping whatever next mayor we have will press for higher density in the village, without forcing ugly plastic multi families. There are too many single families in the village which we can use innovative design to densify, without affecting the aesthetic too much.
I wonder if they will have to put up sidewalk sheds if a vine becomes loose.
Climbing ivy corrodes the mortar/bricks.
Very attractive building. Unless Floratorium is hired to do their magic, then there’s no chance all that greenery will be part of the building. I just asked Google and here’s an AI Overview:
Architectural renderings often include greenery that may not be fully realized in the final construction due to a combination of factors:
1. Marketing and Aesthetics:
Enhancing visual appeal: Plants are aesthetically pleasing and make renderings look more inviting and environmentally friendly.
Biophilia: Humans have an innate need to connect with nature (biophilia), and incorporating greenery into designs makes them more appealing and comfortable.
Selling the vision: Lush greenery in renderings can help convince potential buyers, investors, or planners of the project’s appeal and sustainability.
2. Promoting Sustainability and Greenwashing:
Perceived environmental friendliness: Adding greenery to a rendering can create the impression of a sustainable and eco-friendly design, even if the actual execution falls short.
Aligning with trends: The growing awareness of climate change and focus on sustainable development encourages architects to incorporate green elements in their designs, which is then reflected in the renderings.
Greenwashing: In some cases, the greenery in renderings may be primarily for marketing purposes (greenwashing) to present a project as more sustainable than it truly is.
3. Practical Limitations and Reality Checks:
Cost and maintenance: Real-world implementation of extensive greenery, especially on vertical structures or in challenging environments, can be expensive and require significant ongoing maintenance.
Structural and environmental challenges: Building regulations, the added weight of soil and plants, fire codes, and harsh weather conditions can limit the amount and types of vegetation that can be incorporated into a building.
Renderings as ideal representations: Renderings are often aspirational, depicting the project in its best possible light, and some details, like mature trees, may not be achievable in the early stages of construction.
4. Early Design Stages and Young Architects:
Emphasis on design intent: In early design stages or in renderings by less experienced architects, there might be less focus on the practicality of plant growth and more emphasis on the overall aesthetic vision.
Idealistic vision: Young architects and designers might be more inclined to prioritize bold and visually impactful designs, which may include more ambitious greenery than is ultimately feasible.
In essence, while greenery in architectural renderings serves the purpose of showcasing the desired outcome and highlighting potential benefits, the constraints of cost, maintenance, and building regulations can lead to a discrepancy between the rendering and the final built environment.
In essence then, a rendering is a combination of displaying the reality to come, and a bit of fantasy that embellishes an ideal…
Exactly, and a lot of Hocus Pocus.
So in other words, marketing.
Beautiful brick work and architecture.
Wonder how high starting price will be
A Horizontal design.
Very 👍