herzog & de meuron's 56 leonard 'jenga tower' in new york

swiss firm herzog & de meuron has revealed the first interior photographs of ’56 leonard’, the 60-story skyscraper sited in new york’s tribeca neighborhood. the tower — which began opening to residents last year — has been nicknamed the ‘jenga building’, a moniker derived from its cantilevered balconies. as part of the development, artist anish kapoor has designed a two-story sculpture that will be sited outside the building’s lobby at ground level.

all images by alexander severin

as well as 56 leonard’s distinctive exterior, herzog & de meuron has also designed the building’s interiors — including the 17,000 square foot private amenity space. connecting the tower’s ninth and tenth floors, a sculptural concrete staircase joins the scheme’s two levels of amenities. facilities for residents include a 75 foot pool with adjoining outdoor sun deck and hot tub, and a fitness center complete with yoga studio, steam room, and treatment room.

the 60-story skyscraper is sited in new york’s tribeca neighborhood

other on-site amenities encompass a library lounge, an indoor/outdoor theater, a private dining salon, a catering kitchen, a conference center, and a children’s play area. rising to a total height of 796 feet (243 meters), the 145-unit tower is topped with 10 penthouses that offer uninterrupted views across the city. each of these residences has wood-burning fireplaces, grand entry galleries, and private elevator access. take a tour inside the building in the new images below.

17,000 square feet of amenity space is contained within the ninth and tenth floors