BIG’s One High Line finally reaches completion in New York City’s West Chelsea neighborhood

One high linea luxury residential project spanning an entire city block in New York’s West Chelsea neighborhood was subsequently completed this summer Years of delays related to lawsuits against investors.

Designed by Bjarke Ingels group (BIG), the 236-unit project consists of two sculptural travertine towers connected by a glass-enclosed, double-height bridge lounge. The interior of the 36-story West Tower was designed by a New York-based firm Gabellini Sheppard and in the 26-story East Tower of Paris Gilles & Boissier.

The 18,000-square-foot indoor amenity areas include a 75-foot swimming pool with cabanas, a fitness center with private workout rooms, steam rooms and saunas, a private treatment room, a golf simulator and a virtual gaming studio, and a private dining area with catering kitchen.

“The sculptural form of One High Line is a direct response to the historic industrial heritage and contemporary architecture of the location. The two towers have been redesigned from top to bottom to provide mutual views of the High Line promenade and the Hudson River,” Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director of BIG, said in a statement. “Glass and copper bridges span between the two towers, framing an intimate courtyard that serves as a natural retreat in the vibrant arts district of Chelsea. Public-facing programs emerge from beneath the old elevated train tracks, providing social activity to the High Line’s only grade-level manifestation.”

Upon arrival, residents encounter a private porte-cochère entrance and a landscaped courtyard in the center of the location, designed by Enzo Enea Architects.

The art at One High Line is curated by Alex Gartenfeld, the artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami). The collection includes sculptures by Brie Ruais, Alma Allen and Wyatt Kahn.

One High Line is also the future home of the Faena Hotel, New York, where residents will have access to Faena’s members club and a 17,000 sf spa. The hotel will open next year.

About the construction team:
Owner/developer: Witkoff And Access to industries
Design architect and architect of record: Bjarke Ingels group
MEP: Cosentini employees
Structure: WSP
Contractor: Suffolk Construction