For its first U.S. residential project, London-based Heatherwick Studio has created a statement piece condominium building in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood, defined by rows of three-dimensional bay windows divided into convex geometries by crisscrossing gold trims.
The community contains 181 condominium residences across two buildings, a 22-story west building and a 10-story east building, joined by a glass lobby pavilion under Manhattan’s High Line. Units range from one to four bedrooms in size, many with private setback terraces, and each one offers panoramic views of the city in multiple directions. Pricing for Lantern House’s units ranges from $1.395 million to approximately $17 million for penthouses.
The exterior is designed to correspond to the West Chelsea neighborhood’s maritime history, as well as downtown Manhattan’s industrial loft spaces. “For our first residential project in North America, we wanted to design something that is interesting to look at and could be part of the view,” says Thomas Heatherwick, founder of Heatherwick Studio. “People love to live in memorable places. For Lantern House, it was important that our design feel rooted in and of New York as much as possible. When Lantern House residents return home, we want them to feel like they are returning to a place like no other.”
The interiors, designed by London studio March & White, feature custom open plan kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, oak cabinetry, marble countertops, and custom bronze trims and hardware. Ceiling heights range up to 10 feet 9 inches, and interior finishes include 8-foot core wood doors and 5-inch oak plank flooring.
“From our early conversations with developer Related Cos., our goal was to create warm, livable homes for Lantern House’s residents. Our concept was an interior that fully integrated not only Thomas Heatherwick’s iconic modern bay windows, but also the West Chelsea neighborhood, the High Line, and the lifestyles of the residents," says principal Elliot March. "The welcome experience that residents and guests receive in the lobby is a crucial first impression—the design incorporates both a sophisticated layering of materials and detailed craftsmanship for a spirit of authenticity and hospitality."
Amenities include a courtyard with a 1,900-square-foot lobby pavilion, a library lounge with a fireplace, a game room, a screening room, and a private dining suite with room for 20 guests, equipped with a bar and catering kitchen.
“The lobby is located directly below the High Line and opens up to the building’s inviting courtyard. It features a warm palette of Eramosa marble, antique bronze, and cast glass," says principal James White. "The High Line columns that pierce the space reinforce the rough texture of the once-industrial West Chelsea neighborhood while the furnishings throughout are all custom-made, with banquettes along the windows providing ample soft seating for residents, accented by lounge chairs from MAWD’s furniture collection."
A two-story health club features a 75-foot swimming pool, a cold plunge pool, a hot tub, traditional and infrared saunas, men's and women's steam rooms, a yoga and stretching room, and private training rooms. A rooftop sundeck offers city skyline views, barbecue areas, fire pits, and chaise lounges.
