15 Hudson Yards
Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Group. The most architecturally significant tower in Hudson Yards.
| Building Type | glass tower |
| Era | Ultra-Contemporary (2015–present) |
| Governance | Condominium |
| Board Approval | Not Required |
| Year | 2019 |
| Architect | Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Rockwell Group |
| Interior Designer | Diller Scofidio + Renfro / Rockwell Group |
| Landmark | No |
| Units | 285 |
| Price Range | $2.0M - $25.0M |
| Design Register | Starchitect Contemporary |
| Flooring | Wide-plank white oak (two palette options: light or dark dove-dyed) |
| Kitchen | Custom cabinetry (two palette options: champagne or bronzed brushed aluminum) |
| Countertop | Calacatta Michelangelo marble OR Grigio Trambiserra marble (palette-dependent) |
| Backsplash | Custom colored back-painted Bendheim glass |
| Appliances | Miele + Dornbracht |
| Appliance Suite | Integrated refrigerator, dishwasher, gas cooktop, oven, speed oven, wine storage |
| Bath Fixtures | Dornbracht throughout |
| Bath Stone | Blue De Savoie stone (primary baths) — polished walls and vanity |
| Ceilings | 10–11 ft |
| Windows | Floor-to-ceiling; 900+ ft elevation, panoramic Hudson River views |
| Smart Home | Yes |
| Collections | Standard, Penthouse (double-height ceilings) |
| Lobby | Two-level grand lobby with contemporary art installations; Hudson Yards Public Square access |
15 Hudson Yards is the building that established the architectural ambition of the entire Hudson Yards development. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (architects of the High Line and the Shed) in collaboration with David Rockwell's firm, the tower was conceived as the 'cultural building' of Hudson Yards — oriented toward the Shed performance venue.
The two-palette system (light and dark) creates a bifurcated design environment. Light palette residences have champagne aluminum kitchen hardware, pale Calacatta Michelangelo marble, and lighter oak. Dark palette units have bronzed aluminum, Grigio Trambiserra marble, and darker oak. Understanding which palette a unit carries before proposing any design direction is essential.
The building sits at 900+ feet elevation, which changes acoustics, light quality, and furniture weight strategy. At this height, large upholstered pieces are the primary acoustic absorption. Light management is critical — the Hudson River western exposure creates intense late-afternoon light that requires sophisticated solar shade systems.
- Two-palette system means design approach must match existing palette or require full kitchen replacement
- Blue De Savoie primary bath stone is rare — maintaining quality tier in any renovation is key
- 900+ ft elevation: large-scale furniture, acoustic management, solar shade system all critical
- Pre-wired smart home: Lutron, Savant, or Crestron integration is turnkey
- Penthouse double-height ceilings accommodate custom fabricated pieces at hotel scale
- Hudson River views are the primary design asset — furniture layout must serve the view