City Towers extrude the city grid vertically and free up ground plane space for green space. This supports human connectivity and social vibrancy. Architects of the 1940s, 50s and 60s developed concepts around frameworks, clusters and growth that organized space at utopian proportions. But tall buildings are not without their critics who view them as oppressive symbols and intrusions into urban fabric lowering the quality of life and way of living.
Community Spaces
Whether it’s a park baseball field or an indoor space, community spaces are the best places for local people to meet. Using a community building to host a club is cheaper than renting a private venue, and set up and clean up are usually included in the rental price.
At City Towers, there are community zones that serve as the social hubs for IBM team members to unwind, reset and converse with their peers. These spaces can support a variety of spontaneous and planned events to help IBM teams stay connected and motivated. A series of different types of residential units stack to create the upper levels of the City Towers, ensuring residents with varied life situations have an opportunity to live in a way that best fits them.
Experiential Spaces
CityTowers care about more than just their buildings’ design and functionality; they prioritize providing residents with luxurious amenities that elevate their lifestyle. From opulent residential spaces to perfectly crafted recreational facilities, CityTowers deliver an unmatched living experience. These experiences are spread throughout the complex, from a central sky-lit podium that rises to connect towers (inspired by Le Corbusier’s concept of “streets in the air” from his Unite d’habitation) to a series of intimate gathering places.
Even the mailroom invites residents to linger, with booth-style seating and walls covered in a custom metallic mylar printed with enlarged images of graffiti-inspired murals Clodagh commissioned from local artists RRobots and Justin Teodoro. A lounge 44 floors up with sweeping views serves as yet another gathering spot. Product Sources: Bettertex: Sofa Fabric, Clubhouse Lobby, Lounge Chairs; Tufenkian: Rug; Cosentino: Countertop; XAL USA: Pendant Fixtures.
Commercial Spaces
Featuring panoramic views of the horizon, City Tower is a perfect location for offices looking to make a statement. With an on-site coffee bar and lounge to keep employees productive, the building provides a stimulating work environment and the freedom of working from home.
Vadim has led CityTowers’ condominium operations teams through a variety of significant building renovation, refurbishment and restoration projects. He has strong analytical and presentation skills and regularly works with Boards on performance auditing, reserve fund study analysis, budgets and Standard Operating Procedures. Natalie has a strong background in condominium management and accounting. She is a key liaison between CityTowers’ client corporations and their auditors and investment advisors. She has a strong focus on accurate financial reporting and is dedicated to achieving the Boards’ goals.
Outdoor Amenities
City Tower sets itself apart by offering a range of facilities that help residents lead an active and fulfilling lifestyle. For example, a dedicated play area and family park are located within walking distance of the building. In addition, there are also a number of shopping and dining options in the vicinity. A library, which is designed with input from students and the university, provides comfortable study areas for single or group work. The building also offers a gym to help residents recharge.
Guests can also enjoy free perks like WiFi and self parking. All of the apartments at City Towers feature TVs with cable channels, as well as kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Weekly housekeeping is also available.
Vertical Neighborhoods
With their high-density walkable neighborhoods, these communities bolster local economies and reduce the shift of wealthy residents to suburban auto-dependent areas. They likewise bolster municipal coffers by paying real estate taxes that can pay for the maintenance of the public services and infrastructure needed to support them.
The use of vertical zoning helps to reduce the amount of space that is developed and also eliminates the need for large expanses of asphalt that are required in traditional sprawl development. This in turn reduces the cost of maintaining and servicing a given community and allows for efficient insertion of public services and infrastructure.
Final Thought
Each neighborhood also features a unique outdoor amenity experience. Spread throughout the residential towers are open areas – “pocket parks” – that are designed to respond to the specific demographic served by each of the various residential unit types.