512GW Townhouse

New York, NY, USA
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Archi-Tectonics
Photo © Archi-Tectonics
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Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Federica Carlet
Photo © Federica Carlet
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Evan Joseph
Photo © Evan Joseph
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Drawing © Archi-Tectonics
Architectural Designers
Archi-Tectonics
Location
New York, NY, USA
Year
2020
Team
Winka Dubbeldam (Principal in Charge), Justin Korhammer (Partner in Charge), Hanxing Zu, Sarah Laulan, Filomena Nigro, Avra Tomara, Royd Zhang, Zhe Wen, Kristina Kroell, Elena Sarigelinoglu, Hsiang Wei Chen, Adin Rimland, Boden Davies, Nariman Kiazand, Robin Zhang, Thiebaud Nell
Main Contractor
Galcon Construction
Consultants Structural Engineers
WSP GROUP
Mechanical Engineers
2LS Consulting Engineering

CHALLENGE
The goal of this renovation of, and addition to, a residential townhouse in SoHo rethought how a building could actively contribute to a more sustainable urban realm.

INNOVATION
By adding a large extension onto an existing building with a modest footprint of 19 x 40 feet, we converted the building into an 8-story townhouse for 1 family, wrapped by a spacious lattice envelope functioning as a climatic skin, a third ‘building’.

A glass elevator connects the floors with connective voids that allow for a fluid living environment. The highly recognizable climate envelope, whose spatial and performative properties serve as an adaptable perimeter of the building, is made from a lightweight steel frame and folding panels. This skin can be opened and closed with ease, and adds new exterior spaces in different, variable conditions.

IMPACT
The innovative folding envelope modulates exposure to passively regulate internal temperatures, resulting in a total energy savings of up to 45%.

CREDITS
Year: Completed 2020
Location: Soho, NYC
Client: Private
Project Type: 8-story residential, single-family
Size: 4500 sq ft and roof terrace
Design Team: Principal in charge: Winka Dubbeldam, Assoc. AIA | Project Leaders: Justin Korhammer, Hanxing Zu | Archi-Tectonics Team: Boden Davies, Avra Tomara, Hsiang Wei
Consultants: Structural Engineers: Cantor & Seinuk Engineers, PC | Mechanical Engineers: 2LS Consulting Engineering | General Contractor: Galcon Construction
Photography: Archi-Tectonics | Federica Carlet | Evan Joseph | Douglas Eliman
Architect of Record: Randall Collins, Architect

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