ARCHITECTURE Apr 20, 2020
Statuario Caldia® tiles the bathrooms at 520 West 28th Street
It is discussed by 1stdibs, a prestigious luxury marketplace in furniture, with a focus on the 520 West 28th Street project, a futuristic building signed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, now complete.
Eleven stories high, it stands in close proximity to New York's fascinating High Line Park. Curved facades, intertwining glass and steel, balconies and terraces immediately catch the eye.
"I've always been fascinated by the High Line and its possibilities for the city," the architect said in a note a few years ago that accompanied the presentation of the project. "Decades ago, I would visit the tunnels in the area and think about building along the route-it's very exciting to be able to build right there. The design interacts with the city, while the concepts of fluid spatial flow create a new dynamic living environment."
Zaha Hadid's international portfolio is largely defined by graceful curves inspired by nature. Sensitivity also carried over to 520 West 28th Street, a collection of residences that represents her vision for modern living.
MGI Group supplied Statuario Caldia® marble, chosen in contrast to Nero Marquinia. Materials that become key ingredients for contemporary bathrooms, thanks to their unique ability to bring brightness and splendor, adding value and prestige. A truly classy choice.
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