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497 GW MIXED-USE
BUILDING
A parametrically-designed
smart skin turns a warehouse
into a mixed-use building with
contemporary lofts, galleries, a
screening room, and a fitness centre
INNOVATION
We renovated the existing warehouse and wrapped it in
an 11-story loft building with an innovative smart skin: a
parametrically designed folded facade that optimizes energy
ef昀椀ciency while adhering to the neighborhood’s setback laws,
precisely executed through full parametric coordination. This
was an early innovation: the building was completed in 2004,
long before parametric design was adopted as valuable
design tools.
The custom-designed and -manufactured facade uses
annealed double-glazed panels—a material typically
reserved for industrial and automotive design—that are
folded to 1/16th tolerance to achieve a distinctive form
and seamlessly integrate with the existing warehouse.
Prefabricated concrete balconies and stairs negotiate the 2
different structures.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT
The 497 GW Project showcases a cutting-edge approach
to sustainability by combining passive solar energy, smart
systems, and advanced fabrication. Its solar glass west facade
captures heat to reduce energy use, while the folded glass
structure was optimized for material ef昀椀ciency and minimized
waste. Using parametric modeling and a digital “昀椀le-tofactory” process, components were manufactured globally
with precision, reducing embodied carbon. Outdoor terraces
enhance biophilic living, supporting natural ventilation and
daylighting. Each loft includes ef昀椀cient, recessed heating and
cooling systems, further lowering energy demand. The project
sets a benchmark for sustainable, high-performance urban
architecture.
S TAT U S
Completed 2004
L O C AT I O N
New York, NY
CLIENT
Take One, LLC
PROGRAM
SIZE
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11-Story Mixed-Use Building
80,000 SF
