Chosin Few & 40th Street
Area:
580,624 SF (1 tower)
Location:
Bayonne, NJ, USA
Project Status:
Under Construction
Project Type:
Multifamily and Interior Design
NY Vue is a striking new addition to the Harbor Station Redevelopment Area, poised to become the first high-rise in Bayonne, New Jersey, and part of a larger four-tower complex. As a landmark development, it will serve as a gateway to the waterfront, offering 26 stories of mixed-use space that combines residential units and commercial uses. The building will feature 281 units, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a range of amenities including retail spaces, a spa, a gym, conference facilities, and outdoor areas designed to enhance both work and leisure activities.
The design of NY Vue breaks away from traditional high-rise forms, opting for a bold approach with three vertically stacked blocks that shift along both the north-south and east-west axes. This movement creates a dynamic building volume with large, segmented cuts, giving the structure a sense of fluidity and modernity. These shifting blocks provide varied views and opportunities for different types of spaces, from luxury apartments to community-oriented amenities.
The façade design emphasizes this sense of movement and differentiation between uses. The ground floor features a set-back glass façade with retail spaces, while the upper floors are divided into two distinct zones. The stacked blocks use metal panels in an Atacama bronze metallic finish with rectangular openings and deep balconies, while the segmented cuts are framed with curtain walls and charcoal-colored elements to break up the rigidity of the building’s form and create a sense of lightness, as if the upper blocks are floating.
The combination of large glazing, terraces, and balconies, along with the play between solid and transparent materials, gives NY Vue an elegant yet playful aesthetic. The building’s unique design enhances the urban fabric of Bayonne while providing stunning views of both the city and the waterfront.
This iconic structure, located in a rapidly changing neighborhood, promises to be a key player in shaping Bayonne’s skyline and fostering a vibrant, dynamic community.
