Baccarat Hotel & Residences – New York – Luxury Condominiums and 5 Star Hotel
20 W 53rd Street – The Baccarat is a 50-Story, 347,000sf, New High-End Luxury Mixed-Use Condo/ Hotel with 59 Residential Units, 114 Hotel Keys, Restaurant and Public Library located at on 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City, directly across from the Museum of Modern Art. The logistically challenging project consisted of demolition of the existing New York Public Library and erection of the new superstructure in the middle of 4 surrounding structures. The residential and hotel components of the tower are flanked by a solid frame on the east and west elevations, providing the main structure of the building and contrasting with the openness and transparency of the north and south facades. Amenities include: bars, event spaces, lounges, and a world-class spa and fitness center. The façade of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences, located at 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City, shimmers like a crystal in the sunlight. The striking rainbow effect is made possible through prismatic glass, fabricated by Glass form, a specialty glass laminator in Victoria, Australia. Forbes 5 Star Hotel Rating Award, 2015 Award of Excellence in Development from Urban Land Institute NY Chapter, 2015 Metal Architecture Design Award