277 Fifth Avenue via Victor Group
With a design by Rafael Vinoly and interiors by Jeffrey Beers International, 277 Fifth Avenue has a knack for attracting talent from the top of their fields. However, its latest addition can be called a luminary in every sense of the word: Renowned lighting designer Joel Fitzpatrick, known for his diverse portfolio and profile in Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point, has been commissioned to create Aurora, a stunning, temporary art installation on the upper levels of the tower to mark the inauguration of the NoMad Design District.
A colorful artwork will be on display from dusk to 2 a.m., then from 5 a.m. to dawn, through May 31. Just like the northern lights that inspired it, no single color can be assigned to it. The art appears as a gradient against the sky in concert with the Empire State Building. The 663-foot height of 277 Fifth Avenue will allow Aurora to be seen from vantage points all over Manhattan.
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“The juxtaposition of emulating a natural wonder in response to the ultimate metropolis of New York City has been an incredible experience." - Joel Fitzpatrick
Loggia detail via Corcoran
As eye-catching as Mr. Fitzpatrick’s display is, the architecture of 277 Fifth Avenue serves as the perfect frame and crowning glory for it. Four sheltered, double-height, open-air loggias on upper floors are carved out of the building’s corners to spiral downward. The building already stands out for its height, and the design further distinguishes it.
Current availabilities at 277 Fifth Avenue range from $1.925 million for a one-bedroom home to $9.2 million for a three-bedroom loggia apartment. All residents will have access to two floors of amenities that include a lobby library, residents’ lounge, entertainment suite with bar and dining area, and fitness club with spa, steam room, and terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue. Occupancy is expected to commence later this year.
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