CLIENT Private Development     LOCATION Long Island City, New York COST Confidential
		DESCRIPTION Flower Tower, a 16-story residential building project for Long Island City, New York, rises from the shifting city grid and in close proximity to the East River, taking its place along the newly imagined and reinvigorated waterfront. An icon for sustainable development, the tower's east and west façades, each a dynamically programmed array of glass and steel, are configured to gather solar energy and return what the building does not consume to the local power grid. The full-service loft condominium will contain a range of spaces public and private -- rich in form, light, and materials that will inspire strong community spirit. Accommodations include a ground floor restaurant and café and art gallery, further solidifying vibrant interaction among the residents and local community.