Sir David Adjaye Designed Luxury Residences

Lightstone, one of the largest and most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States, is developing 130 William, a new luxury high-rise tower located in lower Manhattan. 130 William is designed by visionary architect Sir David Adjaye. He is responsible for the holistic vision of 130 William, including its iconic exterior architecture, as well as all of the building’s luxurious interiors. 

130 William will rise approx. 800 feet tall - 66 stories - to make a bold architectural statement and a unique addition to Manhattan’s iconic skyline. It will consist of 242 residences and will provide an expansive collection of over 20,000 square feet of amenities. The building will also incorporate a new public plaza park, also designed by Adjaye, as well as over 20,000 square feet of retail, both located at the building’s base.

130 William's residences will range in size from studio residences to up to four bedrooms. The residences incorporate luxurious interior finishes made of materials sourced from around the world. There is a true sense of craft in the details and materiality. Each residence is crafted with airy interiors framed by oversized bronze arched windows. Wide-plank white oak flooring underfoot enhances warmth throughout. Complementing the refined nature of the building, Adjaye custom designed all the fixtures and hardware throughout the residences in a beautiful, burnished bronze finish. This includes all faucets, showerheads, accessories, and door handles, which were all made in the USA.

 Adjaye was inspired to craft a building that pushes away from the typical commercial feel of glass and that instead embraces New York’s history of masonry architecture. 130 William's custom hand-cast façade is a contemporary interpretation of the stonework that characterized classic Manhattan architecture. The textured façade gives way to smooth and delicately crafted details, which all come together with refined bronze detailing.  Another signature feature is the unique silhouette of rhythmic large-scale arched windows that draw inspiration from the beloved lofts that once populated the area. Residents who enter 130 William will pass through a beautiful new plaza park, which will provide a transition between the bustle of urban life to the respite of the residences.

Move-ins started a few months ago and the entire development will be completed by this fall. Adjaye Associates collaborated with celebrated local architect Hill West on the project. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is exclusively handling sales and marketing. Adjaye Associates has designed culturally significant and genre-redefining developments around the world, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington DC; the UK Holocaust Memorial & Learning Centre in London, UK; and the National Cathedral in Accra, Ghana.