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Urban Glass House |
| Soho, New York, NY |
Modernist Luxury Residences with International Style. The Urban Glass House is modern architecture personified. The luxury condo space was born in a rebellion against ornament and excess, against rigid rules and out-dated principles. Yet modernism has never stood in opposition to luxury. In fact, many of the most revered buildings of the 20th century were conceived and built for wealthy clients who sought a new ideal. These New York condos were expressly created to address new modes of living, and with recognition that the greatest luxury consists of perfect proportions, carefully chosen materials, attention to every detail, and the most elegant craftsmanship.
For Philip Johnson's world famous Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, only those standards would suffice. It immediately became one of the most renowned modern masterpieces in the world. In the nearly 60 years since it was built, his house has remained a touchstone, visited and analyzed by subsequent generations of architects and critics. As the subject of numerous books, articles and television shows, Johnson lovingly maintained the Glass House, and it was universally recognized as one of the highlights of his long and varied career.
When Johnson, with his partner Alan Ritchie, allowed the name The Urban Glass House to be used for this luxury condo in New York, Johnson's last residential commission, it meant a commitment to the same standards of excellence and the same rigorous attention to detail found in his Iconic Glass House. This 12-story condominium building on Spring Street in Lower Manhattan was Ritchie and Johnson's response to a changing city in the 21st century, a city thriving as never before. The Urban Glass House has been expressed in an innovative design that embraced the city with the oversized glass walls of the 40 apartments.
Each luxury condo in the Urban Glass House has been carefully designed not only to continue the tradition of modernist elegance that Philip Johnson was so instrumental in introducing to this country, but also to amplify and expand it. The Urban Glass House embodies the purity of the international style for a new century. Yet through the skillful placement of sliding pocket doors, spaces can be made as intimate as desired - it is your home, after all. Technology has been skillfully, yet discreetly incorporated to simplify day-to-day living. From the top-of-the-line appliances in the kitchen to the latest broadband and satellite technology, to remote-controlled motorized window shades that regulate sunshine at the touch of a button to superb services, the Urban Glass House and its many amenities prove to be ultimate benefits for its residents.
Even better, these New York condos are only blocks away from an enchanting mix of landmarked Federal townhouses, important 19th Century industrial buildings, and striking contemporary architecture. The Urban Glass House has managed to maintain its quirky, neighborly feel while attracting design and cuisine cognoscenti. Numerous designers, photographers, painters, and artisans live and work in the area, giving it a distinctly bohemian feel. The area's broad streets, abundance of low buildings and rooftop gardens, the nearby Hudson River, and the new Canal Park, all ensure that the neighborhood maintains its connection to nature, as well as embody reminders of Manhattan's past. The Urban Glass House also manages to retain an aura of seclusion and privacy despite its convenient location - something that's rare in Manhattan. Within just a few blocks are the thriving neighborhoods of Soho, Tribeca, and the West Village, with their unparalleled abundance of shops, cuisines of every nation, and lively nightlife |
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| Units: |
Two and Three Bedrooms |
| Price Range: |
$1,905,000 to $3,400,000 |
| Occupancy: |
Built in 2006 |
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***ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***
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