Building Features
The building was designed to be distinctive yet contextual and takes inspiration from the surrounding Washington Heights community. Programmatic façade elements such as material, color, and scale are designed to respond to the neighborhood.
Typical building blocks in Washington Heights
Head block 2420 Amsterdam Avenue
The building takes the typical composition of a small building block from the surrounding area, pulls it apart, and then reassembles it vertically to create a stack of buildings, gaps, openings and roof terraces.
The neighborhood’s colorful and energetic retail streets create a vibrancy that is unique to Washington Heights. The building’s colorful, glazed-brick exterior is a nod to the brightly colored streets of the local community.
Typical building colors in Washington Heights
Radio.181 glazed brick colors
Radio.181 is located at an important junction of Amsterdam Ave and Washington Bridge in Washington Heights. The area has a rich history and is home to the largest Dominican community in New York City. Health care is the main economic engine. Along with several large institutions, they provide stability and economic growth and attract many young professionals who enjoy living and working in the neighborhood. Radio.181, as the new beacon in Washington Heights, will further the regional growth and create new opportunities for the community.