Construction Update: Sven at Queens Plaza Park
South facade from Queens Boulevard.
Facade installation has surpassed the halfway mark at Sven at Queens Plaza Park, a 67-story residential rental tower by the Durst Organization. Designed by Handel Architects, the tower’s massing features a concave south facade that accommodates the historic Long Island City Clock Tower located adjacent to the site. A glass curtain wall clads the tower, with electrochromic glazing employed on the south facade to mitigate solar heat gain and glare through adaptive tinting.
When completed, the tower will offer over 950 residential units. Residents will have access to a collection of amenities that includes an outdoor pool, fitness center, resident’s library, co-working space, children’s playroom, and a demonstration kitchen. The landmarked Clock Tower is being renovated and restored, and will include 50,000 sq.ft. of commercial and retail space.
Looking up at the south facade.
Looking up at the southwest corner of the tower facade.
Close-up of the southwest corner of the facade.
Close-up of the electrochromic glazing at the south facade.
Close-up of the southeast corner of the facade.
Looking up at the southwest corner of the tower facade.
Southeast corner of the tower from 41st Avenue.
Close-up of the southwest corner of the facade.
Sven reflected in the facade of the JACX office tower.
Sven reflected in the facade of the Aurora Residences and Courtyard Marriott.
West facade.
Long Island City skyline from Roosevelt Island.
Architect: Handel Architects; Developer: The Durst Organization; Program: Residential Rental; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2020.
