TRIBECA PENTHOUSE

Multi-Story Addition above a Notable tribeca building

The renovation of the historic Hope Building in Tribeca includes the addition of a new two-story penthouse. To accommodate the addition, the building’s deteriorated upper floors were removed and replaced with three levels of steel structure. Given the penthouse’s prominent location within the Tribeca Historic District, JSA produced a series of mock-ups and renderings for Public Hearing approval by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

The LPC-approved design features a 75-foot-wide movable glass façade opening the sixth and seventh floors to expansive outdoor terraces. Precast concrete walls frame the terraces, surrounded by dense landscaping and offering dramatic views of Lower Manhattan. The building’s wooden water tower was reconstructed on the upper terrace to allow private views from the master suite.

Inside, the elevator opens into a light-filled foyer crowned by an oval skylight. An indoor-outdoor kitchen connects seamlessly to an open Great Room, where the historic arched cornice provides a sculptural backdrop to the dining area and garden. The upper level houses the master suite—with bedroom, bath, bar, and private terrace. In collaboration with interior architect Eichinger Offices in Vienna and creative director Alex Wiederin, all millwork and wall panels were fabricated by Josef Göbel in Austria and meticulously installed by a New York team to realize the intricate detailing of the design.

Location: New York, NY

Size: 3,200 sf

Status: Complete

Client: Private

Project Team: Sciame Construction, General Contractor Alex Wiederin, Creative Director Eichinger Offices, Interior Architecture and Design Essential Light, Lighting Designer

Photography: Photos © Albert Vercerka/Esto