These two residential towers in Greenwich Village represent Richard Meier’s first Manhattan project. Rising 16 stories, the North and South Towers anchor the corners of Perry and West Streets in the West Village, overlooking the Hudson River. Their sleek, transparent forms stand as a distinctive addition to the New York City skyline.
Clad in insulating laminated glass and white metal panels, the towers feature shadowboxes at the curtain wall to articulate each floor plate. Expansive windows frame unobstructed panoramic views of Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the New Jersey waterfront. Residents enter from Perry Street through a covered canopy leading to private lobbies. The North Tower at 173 Perry Street offers one residence per floor at approximately 1,817 GSF, while the South Tower at 176 Perry Street provides larger single-floor residences at approximately 3,750 GSF.
With architectural concrete cores positioned to the east, the design maximizes river views. Large operable windows, arranged in a precise rhythm, pair with perimeter radiant heat to allow for a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall.