The Cortland sees the first-ever collaboration between Robert A. M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) and Olson Kundig, two leading architecture firms and they are bringing their distinct architectural styles to the new development.
Pairing RAMSA’s limestone classicism and Olson Kundig's West Coast modernism, The Cortland is located at 555 West 22nd Street on Hudson River Park and blessed with the serene view of the park and Hudson River.
The Cortland's facade features a mix of limestone, brick and metal detailing and uses over one million hand-made and hand-laid bricks. On offer are 144 expansive residences and nearly 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art amenities.
Featuring high ceilings and a number of multifunctional, flexible spaces, the expansive residences at The Cortland were uniquely crafted to take advantage of the waterfront location. Open-plan living and dining areas feature oak wood flooring in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto the stunning views of the Hudson River.
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The phrase "porte-cochere" comes from the French phrase "carriage porch," and throughout New York, several of the buildings that have these covered entrances or driveways date back to a prewar era when carriages were the main means of conveyance.
Cars have long since displaced horses as the dominant means of conveyance, but port-cocheres have become a key feature in New York’s luxury buildings.
