MVRDV: Penthouse

MVRDV has been commissioned to redesign PH1, a penthouse in New York’s West Chelsea district with car elevator and “sky vault”, transforming the stairs into a gallery.

MVRDV: Penthouse
MVRDV has been commissioned by Young Woo & Associates to redesign PH1, a 3335 square meters penthouse in an exclusive building in New York’s West Chelsea district.
The 3 bedroom duplex features 25 meters frontage over the Hudson River, 62 square meters exterior space and a “sky vault”, transforming the stairs into a gallery and safe.
The penthouse on the 12th and 13th floors can be reached by car through a personal elevator which carries the car to the apartment.
MVRDV, PH1, New York
MVRDV, PH1, New York
Already connected via elevator, the lower and upper level of PH1 are now joined by the Sky Vault – a disappearing, glass-encased staircase and vertical chamber. Maximizing efficiency and creating character, the Sky Vault is on display as the heart of PH1 and is an exhibition for its residents’ most precious possessions. Offering a glass ceiling, Cumaru stairs, extending glass railing and operable hatch for access, the Sky Vault transforms the stairwell into a safe and a gallery.
Adding to the list of renovations for PH1 is the Sky Garage, completely clad in wall-to-ceiling, high gloss stainless steel and accessed by a personal elevator that carries the car to the parking space adjoining the apartment in less than 60 seconds.

PH1, New York
Program: penthouse
Architects: MVRDV

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