The Twenty Two New York

Elements Of Design
Our restoration work for this project comes in two forms: 1) a faithful re-creation of the carved sandstone ground floor masonry, entirely removed in the 1950’s, and 2) a leap-of-faith “restoration/interpretation” of Robertson’s original design for a never-realized gabled 7th floor as a contemporary glass curtain wall and masonry screen utilizing ultra-high strength concrete. The screen, while evoking the detailing and depth of the historic ornamentation of the existing façade, also offers dramatic views from the interiors while concealing a 3-story addition.
Awards
New York Landmarks Conversancy, Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, 2025
SARA New York Chapter, Design Award of Honor, 2024


Design Inspiration
The transformation of 16 East 16th Street, on the edge of Union Square Park, involves ambitious restoration work and a substantial expansion of the 6-story R. H. Robertson-designed YWCA dormitory from 1891 into a new 9-story boutique 80,000 sf hotel and private club.
- Client
Trevor Stahelski under the Gramercy Park House LLC
- Category
Ultra High-Performance Concrete
- Date
2025
- Location
Union Square, NYC
Built For Strength And Impact Resistance
Behind the historic façade, the new hotel will extend further into the unusually deep site yet retain key portions of the historic masonry walls and offer guests a sense of both renewal within, and reverence for, the Ladies’ Mile historic district. In addition to a 72-key hotel, the property will include a members’ lounge, multiple restaurants, bars and roof terraces.

