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GEM Tower by SASI Studio

Location: New York, USA
Program: Residential and Commercial
Status: Schematic Design
Year: 2021
Consultants: TVS (Architect of Record), TT (Structural Engineer and Façade Engineer), GEA (MEP Consultant), Kirkegaard Acoustics (Acoustic Consultant), TP (Theatre Consultant), RWDI (Wind Consultant), Lerch Bates (Façade Access Consultant), CM Kling (Lighting Consultant), Ping Yi Visual (CGI)

GEM Tower by SASI Studio begins with public amenities at the podium level, followed by hotel and residential apartments above. The tower’s crown features a double-height rooftop bar alongside mechanical spaces. The design prioritizes expansive open-air terraces that offer stunning views of the bay and surrounding landscape. The massing of the tower includes a full-height atrium, reflecting the movement of surrounding traffic flows. Inspired by natural phenomena like sea waves, the tower’s design echoes continuous force fields, integrating circulation flows into its overall massing and visual appearance through various architectural elements.