“Who knew a building could be so green?” I will tell you about 60 Water Street. It stands tall in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood. This mixed-use building offers more than meets the eye.
60 Water Street is a 17-story structure. It blends residential, commercial, and community spaces. The building was completed in the spring of 2015. The project cost around $150 million. Two Trees Management Co. LLC was the client behind this impressive building.
Ismael Leyva and Leeser Architecture designed 60 Water Street. Its design incorporates sustainability. The building’s exterior uses patterns on two scales. This adds visual interest to the residential tower. Its staggered towers allow for green features. A low-intensive green roof and a garden roof deck enhance the building. The garden roof deck offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
60 Water Street includes a three-level underground public parking garage. There are 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space along Water Street. A full-floor public middle school serves 300 students. 220,000 square feet are for rental apartments. 20% of these apartments are for affordable housing.
The building’s minimalist design creates a big impact on DUMBO’s skyline. Residences here are filled with light. They have views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.
60 Water Street won the 2014 Asia Property Award. It won for Best Commercial Architectural Design. This award shows the building’s excellence in design.
60 Water Street exemplifies modern urban planning. It combines aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. As you explore Dumbo, take a moment to appreciate 60 Water Street. It is a testament to innovative architecture. It is a place where community and commerce meet.