EAST 33RD STREET. NYC

Lobby Renovation

PJCArchitecture: Philip J. Consalvo, Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, Juliana Sorzano, Mustafa Bahce.

Photographer: Bjorg Magnea Architectural and Interior Photography

This refreshed, accessible lobby on East 33rd Street in Manhattan sets the tone for the building’s resident experience. Looking to introduce a new entry desk, enhance storage capacity, and meet ADA compliance in the multileveled space, the building owners engaged PJCArchitecture to develop an elevated lobby experience as well as a seamless entry and exit sequence for all residents and visitors, regardless of mobility. By creatively merging existing features with new elements, the resulting lobby boosts curb appeal for the entire building.

PJCA’s primary design objectives centered around functionality: integrating practical new elements into the existing environment and ensuring accessibility. The existing lobby had three levels, with the street level sitting above the floor of the main space. A new circular ramp serves as the centerpiece of the project, providing a circular motif that influences the fluid and seamless design of the entire space. The new program creates a comfortable flow of traffic along two avenues—the stairs and the ramp.