Sales have launched for 111 Murray, and the site is full of renderings…. First, a clear one of the top. An article in the New York Times says the design was inspired by Murano vases.
And the only one we have of the 58-story building:
A better version of one I ran before (there are more renderings of the plaza in that post):
The double-height lobby with semi-invisible concierge. Or do they make him kneel?
The amenities are something else. Below: “A sprawling lounge with 15-foot ceilings, plush seating and an oversize stone and steel fireplace overlooks a dramatic water wall and reflecting pool.”
In the spa, “nearly every type of therapeutic practice is available—from swimming to yoga to private spa treatments” And a hammam, naturally.
“A majestic, 75-foot lap pool is framed by teak and stone lounges while a hot tub offers other ways to enjoy water’s rejuvenating properties.” Wink, wink?
“Overlooking the pool [is] a fully-equipped 3,000-square-foot fitness center with separate movement studio.” No rendering of that. But you’ll need it if you become a regular at the—wait for it—patisserie! “The jewelbox patisserie with daily offerings, lounge and grand private dining room—all of which look out over an enclosed private garden—are each designed to adapt their use to different activities and events. This allows residents to move through the spaces in very individualized ways. The dining room features a professional demonstration kitchen, perfect for intimate dinner parties with a celebrity chef. And, the patisserie can transform into a pre-dinner cocktail bar for larger events.”
Did you catch the mention of the private garden? Go back up to the street scene. Is the garden on a terrace above the lobby? The plans presented to Community Board 1 showed the street-level surroundings as being open to the public.
And here are the apartment renderings. (There will be 157 residences.) The website has details on the fixtures, if that floats your boat.
From the New York Times: “Some of the top apartments will have dual master bathrooms, [only] one of which will have a soaking tub positioned on the perimeter glass wall to offer Hudson River and city views.” The Times credited the one rendering it ran to Pixel Studios, but the website says Redundant Pixel. As for other credits, from the Times: “The building is a collaboration of four prominent designers. A. Eugene Kohn of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates is the architect; David Mann of MR Architecture & Décor is designing the 157 residences; David Rockwell is doing the interior public spaces, including the lobby and amenities; and Edmund Hollander is creating the exterior gardens.”
I have trouble shaking the sense that the creative team, comprising individuals who’ve proved they possess talent and intelligence in their previous work, is expressing contempt through this design.
Looks like all these amenities are meant to keep residents from ever leaving the building and enjoying the city. Seems kind of a waste to put such a building in a city that has so much to offer.
Vulgar.