"We wanted the building to be porous, where residents could embrace the inner tranquility provided by gardens and outdoor space while still feeling connected to the city streetscape," continued Jing Liu, co-founder of SO - IL.
"144 Vanderbilt's corner site allowed us to play with various heights and explore the coalescence of two distinct urban forms," said Florian Idenburg, co-founder of SO - IL.
The building's ability to rise in response to its two different zoning districts in Fort Greene highlights a balance between blending in and standing out in its urban context.
The façade, which consists of an acid wash and a sandblasted texture, highlights the warm tones of the concrete aggregate and produces a dynamic effect due to the material variation and slight change in orientation.
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