Ariel, New York, New York
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 | Ariel |
| Location | New York, New York, USA |
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| Builder | Extell Development |
| Street Address | 170 West 96th St. |
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Capturing the classic elegance of the Upper West Side, Ariel presents the new standard in two to five bedroom residences. These two exquisite glass towers offer a sensual blend of lavish materials, gracious interior detailing, modern technology and an impressive repertoire of amenities that today’s family desires. The dramatic glass curtain walls provide expansive windows that frame awe inspiring views of Central Park and the Hudson River. A choice of three kitchens and an extensive amenities package tailored to each member of the family provides a personal touch. This is traditional living like never before.
Ariel West
Inspired by the neighborhood’s gracious family homes, imbued with a strong connection to place and naturally endowed with the resources of Central Park, the Hudson River, and Riverside Park, Cook + Fox has designed Ariel West as a pearl gray and terra-cotta glass tower that will highlight the ever changing interplay of sun and clouds against the Upper West Side sky while flooding the homes with light and offering magnificent views of the city and surrounding green, open space.
Ariel East
Translating the classic design vocabulary of the Upper West Side Cetra/Ruddy Incorporated has designed Ariel East to capture the classic elegance one associates with this wonderful Upper West neighborhood. This elegantly modern building incorporates the luxurious materials and gracious interior detailing seen in pre-war buildings with the best of modern technology. The rich terra-cotta and stunning stepped back glass tower brings a refreshing new dimension of design to the Upper West Side.
Building Amenities
• Twenty-four hour attended lobby
• Concierge services
• Multi-level landscaped garden
• Exclusive La Palestra Fitness Center and spa
• Full size, four lane swimming pool
• Private theatre and stage
• Billiards Parlor
• Residents lounge and convertible banquet space with full catering kitchen
• Children's playrooms
• A pet grooming salon for the family’s best friend
• The best of all parks: Central and Riverside
• Cultural riches from The Museum of Natural History to concerts at St. John the Divine
• Excellent schools from public to private
• Shopping at Upper West Side institutions like Zabar’s and Fairway to undiscovered bookstores and the most delightful and irresistible boutiques
• Delectable dining from sidewalk cafes to fine restaurants
• Easy access to the entire city on convenient bus and subway lines
Residence Features
• Glass curtain wall towers
• Masterfully proportioned residences range in size from one plus bedrooms to five bedrooms of 1,320 to 4,568 square feet
• Gracious Entry Foyer
• Luxurious Hardwood Flooring Throughout
• High Ceilings
• Expansive Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
• Bosch Washer and Dryer
Extell Development Company
Extell Development Company is a nationally acclaimed real estate developer of residential, office, hotel and retail properties. Extell's highest of standards are respected by worldrenowned architects and evident in all of their developments. Their many notable projects include the award winning redevelopment of the Insurance Exchange Building, a 1.5-million square foot office building in downtown Chicago; the Belnord, a landmark, trophy residential building in New York; the W Hotel in Times Square; and the construction of a luxury Inter-Continental Hotel overlooking Boston Harbor. Currently, in New York, Extell is exceeding market expectations with the development of the ORION which will become one of New York's six tallest residential buildings and is slated for completion ahead of schedule. In Chelsea, the twin loft developments of Altair 18 and Altair 20 are offering finishes sensitive to the requirements of the district's art collectors and the redevelopment of the grand Stanhope Hotel into coop residences across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Extell's future plans include carrying forth the development of Riverside South.
Cetra/ Ruddy Incorporated Ariel East Architecture and Interiors
Cetra/Ruddy is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm at the forefront of innovative residential design. Principals John Cetra and Nancy Ruddy have been designing unique residential buildings for New York’s most sophisticated developers and individuals for the past 25 years. The firm’s work as seen at Ariel is a harmonious blend of modernism and historical references that is crafted with the richness of unique materials and innovative designs. Ariel East is a superb example of their originality: rich terra-cotta and stunning stepped back glass which brings a refreshing new dimension of design to the Upper West Side.
Cook + Fox Ariel West Architecture
Robert Fox and Richard Cook, both formerly principals at award-winning architecture firms, joined forces in 2003 to create Cook+Fox Architects. As a team, they are uniting a variety of projects with several common threads: beautiful design imbued with a strong connection to place. When developing each design, the Cook+Fox team creates a connection to place by extensively researching the history of each site and its surroundings. They interpret the collective consciousness of the neighboring structures, both past and present, and develop a design that enhances this larger context. By drawing inspiration from artwork, poetry and philosophy as well as architecture, they endow each project with layers of meaning reflecting the past and engaging the future.
Andropogon Associates Ltd. Landscape Architects
Andropogon Associates, Ltd. has been a pioneer in the field of ecological planning and design, seeking to integrate functional needs and aesthetics to create beautiful, provocative and ultimately, sustainable landscapes. At every scale, a design that is sustainable integrates the natural structure of the site with the built environment. Their design strategies consider the unique aspects of a specific site- from its soils, water, and bedrock geology, to its plants, people and land-use history. This approach capitalizes on a site’s resources to demonstrate ecologically sound alternative to conventional practices. Their goal is to design landscapes that are humane, beautiful, and provocative- places that reflect real needs and desires.
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