We have not been by 155th and St. Nicholas since January so swung by to see how the ambitious Sugar Hill Children's Museum was coming along. The building which will include 124 units of affordable housing looks like it has topped off and now the walls are being installed. Everything looks bright and cheery at this point for the 13-story structure but a dark gray veneer is currently being installed at the back end of the new construction so things will look a little more sombre once everything is completed. Folks should expect this to finish on time for an early 2014 debut.
I think this is going to be a very interesting addition to the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteWe shall see, this building blocks part of my view !! LOL... I agree that it looks very sombre..I am hoping that there will be a roof garden or garden on the roof. I think that will be a great addition and might start a trend uptown...Be we shall see !
ReplyDeleteGlad to see well structured buildings being built. I will try my luck to apply for an apt.
ReplyDeleteWe're very excited about this building. A few details from Adjaye Associates, we're the designers:
ReplyDeleteThe Sugar Hill building will have a rose-patterned relief on the graphite tinted facade that pays tribute to the rich culture and history of Harlem. The subtle deep grey rose pattern and saw-tooth undulations abstractly reference the intricate masonry ornament and the articulation of the row-house bays of the neighboring buildings as well as the fact that the site falls within the “heritage rose” district, a unique history of the Sugar Hill Harlem area. The roses on the building façade are set to varying sizes and depths to enhance the play of light across the surface. The fenestration accentuates the vine-like qualities of the rose pattern while also providing an abundance of natural light and views from the apartments. The tinted precast concrete material was refined through a series of studies, samples and tests, and is designed to sparkle with sunlight allowing the building to shimmer throughout the day. The graphite color also serves as a contrast to the luminous glass facade that begins at the public entry plaza and wraps around the entire building creating a glowing beacon for the gateway to the Sugar Hill district. We feel that the color and architectural character of the building will contribute to the historical context of the Sugar Hill area and be a great benefit to the neighborhood for years to come.
Well, Adjaye Associates thank you for your passionate description of the new building. And Welcome to Sugar Hill. Can you tell us about the roof. Will there be a roof garden like in the artist's illustrations on the building itself ? This would be a welcomed change and addition to the hill !!
DeleteYes, there are plans for a rooftop farm and garden.
DeleteGREAT NEWS !!
DeleteAnd a few words from Broadway Housing Communities (BHC), the nonprofit organization responsible for bringing this project to Sugar Hill: When it's completed the building will provide 124 units of affordable housing, an early childhood education center serving up to 200 children from birth-age 5 and their families, and a children's museum of art and storytelling. The building will also feature a landscaped plaza along St. Nicholas Avenue and, as the artist's rendering suggests, a green roof and landscaped terraces. Visit our website for updates on the project. Information on the lottery process through which apartments will be leased will be posted by September at www.bhc.org.
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