The exterior of Richard Meier’s new condominium block, On Prospect Park, nears completionSurroundedby a bevy of New York’s traditional brownstones and architecturalmonuments Richard Meier’s latest glass condominium building iscertainly an eye-catching addition to the prestigious location fromwhich the building takes its name, On Prospect Park. Situated perpendicular to the park’s spectacular arched main entrancethe 15 storey building benefits from its location both by standing outin landmark fashion and by the spectacular views achieved from within.Meier’s design makes the most of these views, which give either a parkor a cityscape view, by utilising floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wallglazing. Acoustic and solar performance is ensured by the use ofadvanced low-E insulated lamination on the glass and an overall brightand airy design is created. It is not merely the shell of the building that Meier has designed butfeatures including the kitchen millwork in the 102 condominiums. Largebalconies with ipe hardwood decking, terraces with jet mist granite andsolid oak flooring throughout ensure that the building teams with thekind of quality indulgence that you would expect from a Pritzkerprize-winning architect.These exclusive first-look exterior pictures of On Prospect Park showhow the building integrates into the arty Brooklyn district withdistinction.
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