in 2015, a new york development team approached álvaro siza and made him an offer he couldn?t refuse. after a celebrated career spanning more than half a century, the pritzker laureate had built up an unrivaled portfolio of buildings across the globe. however there was one city missing from siza?s résumé. fortuntaely for new york, the portuguese architect enthusiastically accepted the commission to build his first project in the city ? a 37-story residential tower located at the corner of 56th street and 11th avenue in manhattan?s hell?s kitchen neighborhood.

the building has been oriented to offer sweeping views across the city
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co-developed by sumaida + khurana and LENY, 611 west 56th street will contain 80 luxury residences behind its monolithic limestone façade. the building will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom residences as well as expansive penthouses and duplex maisonettes featuring private terraces. furthermore, the majority of the homes, which will be fitted out by interior designer firm gabellini sheppard associates, will feature direct elevator entry. with the project now under construction, álvaro siza introduced the design at an event in new york where he also discussed his distinguished career to date.
80 luxury residences are found behind the monolithic limestone façade
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