At 1515 Broadway, a transformational lobby renovation elevates the welcome experience for visitors, providing a much-needed update to the original 1970s-era design.
The main design focus can be seen at the lobby entries off of Times Square, where 96-foot-long feature walls are erected from cast-glass panels. Brooklyn-based artist Chris Cosma carved the molds for these walls, which were cast in ultra-clear glass by Schott North America, a world leader in scientific-grade optical glass products. The clarity of these walls provides a visual counterpoint to the adjacent frenetic energy of Times Square.
Existing flooring has been replaced with new Pietra Bedonia stone paving, with walls clad in a light beige French limestone, and custom bamboo panels. The same bamboo covers the two glass-topped security desks at each end of the lobby. Existing escalators are given new stainless-steel panels, and the main stair is rebuilt with thick Pietra Bedonia stone slabs, which are accented with custom railings and fittings.
