Photo by Will Gaddis, Flylisted, courtesy of Commodore Buildings

Adapting existing building infrastructure to accommodate new programming required close collaboration with engineers and trade partners to redesign mechanical and plumbing strategies within low floor-to-floor heights. Systems were routed through extremely tight interstitial spaces while maintaining system integrity for adjacent clients. Complex curved walls, ceilings and columns were constructed using custom glass fiber reinforced gypsum components, carefully coordinated with routing of building infrastructure. For the fiber optic “starry light” ceilings, the team devised a novel installation method by individually leveling each acoustic panel and threading fiber optic strands by hand.

To manage noise and minimize disruption to the building’s commercial clients and residential occupants, all high-decibel work—including demolition and core drilling—took place during off-hours and weekends. This approach required detailed phasing plans, coordination with property management and proactive communication to ensure seamless daily operations for those occupying the building.

Despite supply chain challenges, materials were sourced precisely, and any substitutions were carefully approved to preserve the space’s luxury aesthetic.