91 Leonard Street

"Our primary design goal was to create a building that relates to and respects the surrounding historic city structure while providing a modern addition to the neighborhood," said SOM Director Kim Van Holsbeke. This has been achieved through a finely structured façade with large windows - a reference to the neighbouring old warehouse buildings and lofts with brick and natural stone façades. Regularly placed double windows are framed by a grid structure of rectangular ceramic baguettes from the KeraShape® system. The areas between this grid structure and the recessed window openings consist of facade tiles of the ventilated terracotta facade system KeraTwin® K20. This creates a detailed and contrast-rich picture. The elegant, matt black glaze of the terracotta creates a respectful interaction with neighbouring buildings - a contemporary interpretation of the typical Tribeca materials cast iron and stone.