Jean Nouvele’s 100 11th Ave in NY

Oct 2009

By David Basulto — Filed under: Residential , Jean Nouvel, New York, Paul Clemence

Photographer Paul Clemence shared with us some photos of 100 11th Ave, a residential tower in Chelsea by Jean Nouvel.

This building is almost complete, and it has a strong presence from across the river, or when seen from the High Line. I remember that a month ago, I was looking at it from the High Line and a lady next to me said “how old is that building?”. Despite the fact of its high tech curtain wall, using 1647 different window panels, the building looks ancient, almost like a left over from the old waterfront.

The variation of the windows is not only on their size, but also the inclination and the glass tint, giving this building a unique facade.

More photos after the break:

17 comments »

a sphere says:

the rendered one is better

# October 17, 2009 at 00:34

Frank says:

Looks like poor craftsmanship.

# October 17, 2009 at 00:48

Pipol says:

ha ha that is my first thinking as well

# October 18, 2009 at 22:53

wangsk says:

how come there is no front facade photo?

# October 17, 2009 at 06:25

redeye says:

i respect

# October 17, 2009 at 09:18

Yorik says:

I’m not a big fan of Jean Nouvel, but this one I liked… It’s sober and there is that strong concept of separation of glass and opaque sides. I’d like to see how it works inside… Someone saw a plan?

# October 17, 2009 at 11:35

fischer says:

I imagine in 20 years it will look seriously dated.

# October 18, 2009 at 01:02

art curtis says:

Architectural depression

# October 18, 2009 at 13:10

Terry Glenn Phipps says:

This is beautiful photography, truly outstanding. Congratulations.

The architecture I was prepared to hate but love instead.

Terry Glenn Phipps

# October 18, 2009 at 17:07

momotalo says:

the intention is always good, while the outcome often not. That’s why they need architects.

# October 18, 2009 at 21:55

YAUHO says:

LOOKS LIKE THEY RAN OUT OF CASH AFTER COMPETING THE FRONT FACADE

# October 19, 2009 at 01:31

aaa says:

Just an information: Jean NOUVEL not Jean Nouvel”e” (in the title. Make sure to have the good information before to do an article

# October 19, 2009 at 06:43

Lorenzo says:

It would be nice to see how its solved inside.
I dont like the two facades too, I think it was better to have a black block also in the front, or a 100% glas building, but not the two toghether.

# October 19, 2009 at 10:48

alejandro says:

Jean Nouvel”e”ss hahahhaha!

# October 19, 2009 at 18:38

Atlas says:

The Wired New York Forum [blog] contains some excellent photo’s documenting both Nouvel’s 100 11th Avenue tower’s construction, as well as the accompanying Frank Gehry IAC curved glass project next door. In particular the images found on pg 21 depict the faceted facade as the hoardings are removed.

To find the link, google “Wired New York Forum & 100th 11th Avenue: Vision Machine”.
The Wired N.Y. forum participants have also documented the ongoing construction of Gehry’s Beekman tower; clad with an amazing undulating stainless steel facade, that has to be seen to be believed.

# October 20, 2009 at 07:35