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V33 BUILDING
A pixelated facade mediates scales
in New York’s Tribeca Landmark
district, a mix of warehouses,
historic buildings
VISION
Over the years, the Tribeca landmark district has evolved. First
a center of textile manufacturing, it became an area of artists
warehouses and is now a neighborhood of contemporary
residences. The challenge of this project was to introduce a
new condominium building that offered state-of-the-art living
environments while mediating between the area’s landmark
requirements and disparate scales and building types.
INNOVATION
V33 uni昀椀es the historically varying facades with a ‘pixelated’
facade, a pattern in translucent stone and glass—making this
the 昀椀rst time translucent stone was used as an exterior building
skin. The facade encloses 7 urban villas, shifting double-height
volumes that cantilever over a rear garden to offer expansive
living environments in the heart of the city.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT
The
V33
residential
building
in
TriBeCa
integrates
sustainability through its Smart Skin façade, which combines
translucent stone and double-glazing to optimize insulation
and daylight. Passive design strategies—such as deep
balconies, sunrooms, and dual façade exposure—maximize
natural light and ventilation, reducing energy consumption.
Each unit bene昀椀ts from private outdoor spaces, enhancing
biophilic design while maintaining urban density. Additional
sustainable features include a car elevator and underground
parking for ef昀椀cient land use. Altogether, V33 demonstrates
how thoughtful architectural innovation can blend historical
context with environmentally responsible design.
S TAT U S
Completed 2014
L O C AT I O N
New York, NY
CLIENT
Vestry Acquisitions, LLC
PROGRAM
SIZE
9-Story Residential:
42
32,500 SF
