166 Perry Street
August 19th, 2007
The gem of the West Village, 166 Perry Street is a luxury condominium property with room for 24 residents. Asymptotote, best known for its more “virtual” designs like the Guggenheim virtual Museum and the Virtual Reality 3D Trading floor of the NYSE, has gone real world with its design of this eight-story property to speak to those who feel cramped by common housing. Its ceilings are up to 12 feet high, and windows are large enough to provide an excellent view of the nearby river. Residences will have two to three bedrooms, including the two larger penthouses. Standard amenities such as the 24-hour concierge and doorman apply. Residents also have access to private storage and a body-waking fitness center.
Perhaps the neatest part of looking out at the view, is knowing that people aren’t looking back at you. This is because the windows at 166 Perry Street are “one-way.” Inverted and angled Scholl glass has been placed in a honeycomb pattern to maximize aesthetic appeal and minimize claims of lack of privacy. This is accomplished by using electronics to change the glass from opaque to translucent and back.
Living at 166 Perry Street should be all about expansion of the mind, and that is why Asymptote has chosen to use materials that allow for the imagination, such as translucent blue-tinted glass in the bathroom. To avoid a sense of banality, each material used has a specific area or function. Stone tile dots the entryways, wood flooring covers most primary areas, and solid wood doors introduce residents to other areas of the home. An open kitchen with white lacquer brightens and focuses the attention to a nicely placed Corian kitchen island. There are no organization issues in this kitchen, as even the refrigerator is intelligently positioned under the cabinets.
In its design, Asymptote has managed to bring the Jetson’s to Manhattan. A glass facade combines with bright curves and brilliant colors to appeal to forward-thinking residents who desire the best of modern life while keeping one eye on the future. Condos retain a comfortable, cozy size. Prices range from 2.65 million to 11.5 million dollars, without including monthly common charges. The structure is planning for occupancy in autumn of 2008.
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