Exterior work is progressing on 1800 WHK, a pair of eight-story residential buildings at 1800 Avenue at Port Imperial in Weehawken, New Jersey. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by WHK Development, the project will yield a total of 282 condominium units. The property is bounded by Avenue at Port Imperial, East Columbia Terrace, Weehawken Waterfront Pershing Circle, and the 9/11 Memorial Weehawken.
The reinforced concrete superstructures are topped out and in the process of being enclosed in their glass curtain walls, which include curved panels at their corners. Gold-hued trim is being installed on the edges of the floor plates. Work is currently further along on the northern building. DeSimone Consulting Engineers is the structural engineer for the project.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
Both structures feature numerous recessed and protruding balconies, and their eastern faces incorporate stepped setbacks on their upper levels, creating an abundance of private outdoor space. The structures will culminate in green roofs.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
Below is a view looking north between the two buildings, where a new public plaza will be located.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Photo by Michael Young.
The renderings preview additional curved metal paneling covering portions of the façade on both buildings, complementing the aesthetics of the rounded windows. Units facing east will have panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Rendering courtesy of Moso Studio.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Rendering courtesy of Moso Studio.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Rendering courtesy of Moso Studio.
Residential amenities will span 20,000 square feet and include a lounge, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, half basketball court, multimedia room, children’s playroom, game room, library, and coworking space. Outdoor amenities will include a swimming pool, dining and kitchen stations, sun deck, and a fire pit and lounge seating.
The project is a short walk from the Port Imperial ferry terminal, providing convenient access to Midtown.
1800 Avenue at Port Imperial’s anticipated completion date is slated for sometime next year.
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This is an awesome project, just wish they could have gone even taller.
NJ laws prohibit structures along the waterfront from exceeding the height of the palisades. This protects the views from dozens of public parks along JFK Boulevard atop the palisades. Cross the river sometime and you’ll understand why that’s important.
The housing is more important than the views.
Says you.
Duh – every skyscraper in Manhattan is about the views. I suffer from debilitating view envy. 40 years ago I rented a car to drive along JFK Boulevard to lust over the magnificent views. It was like a buffet all you can eat. I will never forget those views.
Looking at the pictures there appears to be enough space between the height of these buildings and the top of the palisades whey they could have added a few more floors without blocking any of the views from the top of the palisades. Maybe the local governments can review their regulations and update them a bit to allow for larger buildings while also still preserving the views.
If they went taller, it would block the views of the buildings behind them too
Views are not guaranteed.
Thankfully in NJ, some views are. Especially views from large public parks all along the palisades. There are also height restrictions for structures built atop the palisades, north of the GW, just ask LG.
Nice curves.
Looking at this from a glass industry person I have a few comments.
The pictures are great showing the curves from different angles and distances.
The install of bent metal and glass is time consuming and precise/ expensive but as can be seen from the corner interior of the building looking out, it is totally different than the typical square glass box corner.
Get to know neighbors.
Stunning architecture for a beautiful location along the waterfront. Exciting to finally see this development near the finish line after so many starts and stops.
Port Imperial was announced in 1981 so yes, this has been a long time coming.
Yep, just a few more empty lots to fill, a few of which also have construction that will wrap up very soon.
They’ll have great views but access to this area is not great.
The main ferry terminal is a short 5 minute walk with boats that will take you to Midtown, World Trade Center and even up the East River near Pier 17. Also within walking distance is Light Rail that will take you to Hoboken, or Jersey City, linking up with Path. And finally there are buses to Port Authority which only take 15 minutes to get to Midtown.
One might also argue there’s no need to go into the city with a local grocery store, dozens of mid to high end dining and everything else you need all within walking distance. That’s probably why these condo’s will sell quickly all above asking price.