The Landon

This project was selected as a Merit winner in ARCHITECT's 2024 Architecture & Interiors Awards, Interiors: Lobby and Amenity Space category.

“It had a consistency between the spaces, that kind of through line. And I liked the stairway—a little moment of whimsy in the project.” –Juror John Frane

The Landon is a 340-unit residential building situated on West 43rd Street. Over two decades old, the site required extensive renovations to stay competitive with nearby developments and capitalize on its proximity to Hudson Yards.

For the aesthetic concept, JGNA drew inspiration from the area's history as a transportation hub near the meatpacking district and its rail connections to the southwest. Influences from southwestern landscapes, including photography by Neukomm, subtly informed the design and color palette, particularly in the main lounge on the second floor and the rooftop lounges.

Significant changes were made to the lobby, amenity, and fitness spaces. JGNA relocated the main amenity space from its original low-ceiling location to a double-height area to the south, previously a gym and basketball court. This impressive, column-free space with nearly 18-foot ceilings was kept open, while the lounge was divided into various functional areas with an oversized planter housing four new trees in the center.

The renovation also included creating a new rooftop lounge and exterior space, with an entrance and prep kitchen located in a former unit below. The interior lounge frames sunset views of Hudson Yards to the south with new oversized windows, and a lift connects the lower-level entry to the new lounge area. An organic, undulating feature stair links the two interior spaces, harmonizing with the tones of the lounge below. A minimal canopy was designed for the exterior roof deck to provide shade and organize the space.

Project: The Landon
Location: 550 West 43^rd Street
Client/Owner: The Dermot Company
Architect: JG Neukomm Architecture: JG Neukomm, AIA, Principal; Karen Hock, Senior Assocate; Khanh Luu, Project Manager; Matthew Gray, Senior Interior Designer; Jianfei Zhao, Junior Architect; Xinmei Li, Junior Architect.
Construction Start Date: 2019
Construction End Date: 2023
Interior Designer: JG Neukomm Architecture (see above)
Mechanical Engineer: ABS Engineering
Structural Engineer: Gilsanz Murray Steficek LLP
Electrical Engineer: ABS Engineering
Civil Engineer: N/A
Construction Manager: The Dermot Company
General Contractor: Shannon Contracting
Landscape Architect: JG Neukomm Architecture / John Mini
Lighting Designer: JG Neukomm Architecture
Size in Square Feet: 31, 451

Materials and Sources:
Lighting: Spectrum Lighting, Acclaim, Axis Lighting
Metal: Schluter, ThermalSafe
Windows and Doors: Baldwin