One High Line
Bjarke Ingels' two twisting travertine towers at the High Line. West Tower: Gabellini Sheppard with Bulthaup and Taj Mahal quartzite. East Tower: Gilles et Boissier with Calacatta Gold. Faena Hotel services.
| Building Type | glass tower |
| Era | Ultra-Contemporary (2015–present) |
| Governance | Condominium |
| Board Approval | Not Required |
| Year | 2024 |
| Architect | Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) |
| Interior Designer | Gabellini Sheppard Associates (West Tower, 36-story); Gilles et Boissier (East Tower, 26-story) |
| Landmark | No |
| Units | 236 |
| Price Range | $2.0M - $52.0M |
| Design Register | Starchitect Contemporary |
| Flooring | Wide oak plank (West Tower); natural European oak chevron (East Tower) |
| Kitchen | Bulthaup Grey Larch (West Tower); white lacquer custom (East Tower) |
| Countertop | White Princess quartzite (West Tower); Calacatta Gold marble (East Tower) |
| Backsplash | White Princess quartzite (West); Calacatta Gold (East) |
| Appliances | Gaggenau |
| Appliance Suite | Gaggenau refrigerator, dishwasher, cooktop, speed and/or steam oven, convection oven, warming drawer, wine refrigerator; Miele ventilation hood |
| Bath Fixtures | CEA Design satin stainless steel (West Tower); THG satin stainless steel (East Tower); radiant heated floors; Kaldewei freestanding tubs |
| Bath Stone | Taj Mahal quartzite floors and walls with eucalyptus wood vanity (West Tower); Arabescato Vagli Oro + Saint Laurent marble (East Tower) |
| Ceilings | 10–14 ft |
| Windows | Floor-to-ceiling; twin towers twist away from each other creating unobstructed High Line and Hudson River views; skybridges with retractable movie screen; travertine facade |
| Smart Home | Yes |
| Collections | 236 unique residences (1–5 bedrooms); West Tower (149 units, Gabellini Sheppard) and East Tower (87 units, Gilles et Boissier); Faena Hotel NYC (first NYC location); High Line Club; penthouse sold for $52M |
| Lobby | Two twisting travertine towers separated by a private landscaped porte-cochère; skybridges with retractable movie screen; 18,000 sq ft High Line Club amenities. Faena Hotel services: in-residence dining, housekeeping, concierge, spa, Faena Rose Club membership. |
One High Line is physically and architecturally two buildings with two distinct interior identities. BIG's twin travertine towers twist away from each other over a full city block, with skybridges and a private courtyard between. The West Tower (Gabellini Sheppard) speaks in material austerity: Bulthaup Grey Larch kitchens and Taj Mahal quartzite baths. The East Tower (Gilles et Boissier) speaks in French warmth: Calacatta Gold kitchens and Arabescato marble baths.
This dual-designer approach creates a strong selection moment for buyers: the West Tower client is drawn to Gabellini Sheppard's material vocabulary of European minimalism; the East Tower client to the warmth of Gilles et Boissier's French-influenced register. Both towers share Gaggenau appliances — the consistent premium standard across both design systems.
The Faena Hotel NYC — the first New York location for Alan Faena's ultra-luxury brand — provides the service infrastructure. Faena Rose Club membership gives residents access to hotel spa, restaurant, and programming. This is the most culturally ambitious hotel-residential hybrid in West Chelsea, positioned at the intersection of the High Line, Hudson River Park, and the Chelsea gallery district.
- Two tower design systems create very different renovation starting points — understand which tower before proposing direction
- Bulthaup Grey Larch kitchen (West Tower) is an unusual warm-toned system — renovation should work within or clearly beyond this material family
- Taj Mahal quartzite (West Tower) is a statement stone — primary bath renovation deserves careful consideration
- Faena Hotel services mean clients expect hospitality-grade design quality in private space
- High Line adjacency means excellent afternoon light — west-facing window treatments are a significant design decision
- Art-world proximity (Chelsea galleries, The Shed) means art integration is expected and client is likely design-literate