Situated in vibrant West Chelsea, The XI spans a full city block rising above the Hudson River and the world-famous High Line. A new architectural accord is realized through an extraordinary collaboration between the world's most visionary minds: Bjarke Ingels Group, Gabellini Sheppard Associates, Gilles & Boissier, Enzo Enea, Es Devlin, Six Senses, and HFZ Capital Group. Designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, the unique twisting towers are accented by a travertine façade and oversized windows detailed in bronze, lending timeless beauty to both buildings with no two floor plans precisely alike.
MBY designed the storefront façade which is supported by a horizontal steel member and will be also supported by two vertical steel columns that are to be added on both sides of the façade.
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