1 Hotel- Central Park

Features:

  • Façade restoration and construction of new entryways including custom steel storefront
  • Renovations to core including relocation of stairwells and construction of new elevator shaft
  • Innovative VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) HVAC system
  • Custom box-bay replacement windows
  • Fully integrated IT with Crestcon systems, iphone central for room control
  • LEED certified
  • Custom built three tiered roof dunnage to house HVAC equipment
  • Creation of high end social spaces and restaurant “Jams” by star chef Jonathan Waxman
  • Fully irrigated living exterior wall at storefront and 3 levels of façade and guest entry
  • Reclaimed wood from old water tanks and barns used for paneling of guestroom walls and ceilings

Description:

Development of a new brand, 1 Hotel by Starwood Capital. Conversion of an existing 19 story commercial office building into a 230 key luxury lifestyle hotel at 1414 Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan.

Other Information:

Clients:

Starwood Capital Group

Architect:

Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates

Services:

Construction Management