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520 West 28th Street, New York City

Zaha Hadid's international body of work is largely defined by graceful curves inspired by nature. This is also true of the 11-storey residential building with 39 unique residences in New York's Chelsea district, which was completed posthumously.

Exceptional living in the heart of Chelsea

520 West 28th Street – Elegance meets urban living

With 520 West 28th Street, the architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects realized an exceptional residential building in the heart of Chelsea – directly adjacent to the High Line. The 11-story building with 39 individually designed luxury residences is a posthumous masterpiece by the star architect. Characteristic are the flowing lines and organic forms of the façade, which bear Hadid’s unmistakable signature and blend harmoniously into the urban environment. The building combines architecture and art into a sculptural statement of modern living – defined by technical precision, spatial elegance, and the highest design standards.

Architecture in motion
Zaha Hadid’s design deliberately breaks with the rigidity of conventional residential architecture. The façade, made of hand-polished, curved metal elements, creates flowing lines and a complex network of shapes and levels. This not only ensures a striking appearance, but also provides structure, privacy, and security – exclusive and unique.

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For 520 West 28th Street, Gretsch-Unitas Baubeschläge supplied motorized parallel opening windows that optimally combine comfort, security, and ease of use. The technical solutions integrate perfectly into the sophisticated design and meet the highest quality standards.

For an elegant, homogeneous façade appearance – even with open windows. Infinitely adjustable opening width, high air exchange rate, and no space required inside – ideal for natural ventilation concepts.

Gretsch-Unitas chain drives offer elegant design and versatile installation options – visible or concealed. Ideal for smoke and heat extraction (SHE) as well as daily ventilation in all frame materials.