LOWER MANHATTAN HOTEL
New York, NYExpected Completion 2025
Work—Fogarty Finger Architects
Renderings—Hypertecture
Part of a large 330,000 sf mixed-use redevelopment, the Lower Manhattan Hotel occupies the first six levels of the building. The developer’s first foray into the micro-hotel trend, the 172-room concept relies on an intelligent use of space and supplementing amenity areas to create a warm, hospitable environment. The ground floor lobby contains a concierge desk, self check-in kiosks, lobby bar, and retail store anchored by a central lounge; additional lounge and co-working space on the mezzanine and cellar levels complete the public offerings.
Sited between the Financial District and the historic South Street Seaport, the hotel pulls influence from both early Art Deco architecture and nods to historic nautical elements. A color palette of limestone, deep green, crimson, and brick are inspired by the neighborhood context while creating contrast and warmth to the many spaces. Challenged by a triple-height volume, the lobby employs a layering of tactile materiality and a low level of lighting to bring a hospitality flair and scale to the lobby lounge. The walls are overlaid with varying textures and reveals to similarly provide a more human scale.
Due to the efficient size of the standard guest rooms—eighteen-feet deep by eight-feet wide—the footprint required carefully articulated design to maximize the space and functionality. Certain design cues were taken from yacht interiors whose integrated millwork, rounded corners, and reconfigurable storage features became a touchstone for the guest rooms. Each room is equipped with a foldout desk, framed television, and amenity shelf with mini-fridge, safe, and phone charging stations while warm, indirect ambient lighting creates the atmosphere of openness and warmth.
Sited between the Financial District and the historic South Street Seaport, the hotel pulls influence from both early Art Deco architecture and nods to historic nautical elements. A color palette of limestone, deep green, crimson, and brick are inspired by the neighborhood context while creating contrast and warmth to the many spaces. Challenged by a triple-height volume, the lobby employs a layering of tactile materiality and a low level of lighting to bring a hospitality flair and scale to the lobby lounge. The walls are overlaid with varying textures and reveals to similarly provide a more human scale.
Due to the efficient size of the standard guest rooms—eighteen-feet deep by eight-feet wide—the footprint required carefully articulated design to maximize the space and functionality. Certain design cues were taken from yacht interiors whose integrated millwork, rounded corners, and reconfigurable storage features became a touchstone for the guest rooms. Each room is equipped with a foldout desk, framed television, and amenity shelf with mini-fridge, safe, and phone charging stations while warm, indirect ambient lighting creates the atmosphere of openness and warmth.
Keyplan in Lower Manhattan
Ground floor reception area including check-in desk and hotel bar
Guest room (facing restroom)
Guest room (facing vanity)
Guest room evening vignette
Hotel bar