555 FIFTH AVENUE
New York, New York, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
1995
Office
225 ft69 m
19
240,000 ft222,297 m2
Re-Clad
  • Curtainwall

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Sunshades were added / modified
  • Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)

DESCRIPTION
555 Fifth Avenue, originally built in 1955 underwent a re-clad in 1995. The facade retrofit consisted in replacing the horizontal, white brick banding with a vertical emphasis. A 2-story retail base with granite and bronze-framed storefront was renovated. The new facade contemplated alternating fins of granite and semi-circular aluminum ribs of varying diameters. Windows are operable and integral with the mullions. Greenhouse-type offices were created on top floors. The facade retrofit was implemented following the existing interior walls and column spacing, while maintaining the building occupied.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Emery Roth & Sons


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1955
Office
225 ft69 m
19
240,000 ft222,297 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
555 Fifth Avenue, originally built in 1955 underwent a re-clad in 1995. The facade retrofit consisted in replacing the horizontal, white brick banding with a vertical emphasis. A 2-story retail base with granite and bronze-framed storefront was renovated. The new facade contemplated alternating fins of granite and semi-circular aluminum ribs of varying diameters. Windows are operable and integral with the mullions. Greenhouse-type offices were created on top floors. The facade retrofit was implemented following the existing interior walls and column spacing, while maintaining the building occupied.