Ground
The tower blends into a terraced base, providing a smooth transition to the scale of the Javits Center to the west and Bella Abzug Park to the east.
the idea:
A long-considered opportunity sandwiched between 11th Ave and Hudson Boulevard, Site K is at the crossroads of the evolving Hudson Yards / Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. The site fronts onto the spectacular linear park honoring women’s rights icon Battling Bella Abzug, inspiring a thoughtful approach at massive scale with the intent to expand public space for all.
By carefully building upon the existing streetscape and the community’s vision for the evolving neighborhood, we seek to deliver critically-needed affordable housing atop stunning mixed-use space. We’re KATO, and this is what we would do:
Light
The public domain is extended into an interior grand foyer through the building, melding the mass of the tower with the community intent.
Air
Openings allow for wind mitigation and the lowest facades of the building intentionally incorporate the MTA Ventilation shaft into the architecture.
“neighborhood character” can extend upwards, creating civic spaces and views usually reserved just for “luxury apartments”
About the process
New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development, a corporate governmental agency of the State of New York, constituting a political subdivision and public benefit corporation (“ESD”), on behalf of its subsidiary, New York Convention Center Development Corporation (“CCDC”), is seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified parties for residential/mixed-use development, including affordable housing, of 418 11th Avenue in the City of New York, 10018 (the“Project”). The Project offers an opportunity to develop one of the last remaining vacant parcels on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan.
The subject property comprises Manhattan Block 707, Lots 1, 13 and 56 and is approximately 1.2 acres (the “Site”). It is located on 11th Avenue directly east of the main entrance to the Jacob Javits Convention Center (“Javits Center”) and is in direct proximity to the High Line, Hudson Yards, and Hudson River Park and waterfront. The Site has been referred to in prior materials as “Site K” or “35/36.” (more…)
Upcoming Events + project milestones
Request for proposals
KATO submitted to the Javits Site K RFP process on September 20, 2023.
our approach
We’re a small firm with big ideas, which means taking chances by throwing our hat in the ring on interesting projects. We illustrate our initial ideas to establish our approach to the process, not our final vision.
Building Details
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Typical Floorplate
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Structure + Bracing
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