The Olivia • Palette Architecture

The Olivia, a luxury residential rental building located in Midtown Manhattan, underwent a sweeping redesign to bring new life to its lobby, amenity floors, residential units, and rooftop terrace. An interior design led project, the renovation utilized brighter finishes and locally sourced artwork to create a modern and inviting atmosphere.

The project included updates of all of the building’s apartments, completing the building’s new experience, with modern finishes and updated kitchens and bathrooms. The new apartments are designed to provide residents with essentials for comfortable and contemporary living.

Renovated apartment finished with durable materials

Renovated apartment kitchen, with new island layout and light finishes

Renovated apartment bedroom with new closet doors, hardware, and floor finishes

Renovated apartment bathroom, with new finishes, new vanity, new fixtures, and large format tile

Lobby and 7th Floor Amenities

The first-floor lobby, storage, and mail room received a significant redesign that removed the outdated curving plan design and recaptured additional ceiling height. The new design features an expanded package room, mailbox area, and reception desk. Accent walls in wood and glass, add a contemporary feeling to the space. On the 7th floor, the leasing office area was opened up and supplemented with additional building amenities. The extensive redesign of this floor now includes ample new work-from-home areas, an expanded fitness center, and a sound studio.

Updated lobby desk, package room, and mail room, with new brighter finishes against existing dark stone flooring

New package room and mail room, with locally source artwork

Converted amenity floor, with lounge seating for casual work from home

Converted amenity floor with raised open plenum ceiling, viewing relocated gym beyond

Converted amenity floor with raised open plenum ceiling, viewing leasing office and work from home areas beyond

View from within exercise room, with newly open ceilings

Lounge seating in converted amenity floor, overlooking private office for resident manager

36th Floor Amenities

The 36th floor’s former fitness room and lounge were transformed into additional work-from-home areas and a rentable lounge and kitchen. Expansive views to Lower Manhattan create an impressive backdrop for social gatherings and work. The rooftop terrace of The Olivia features two grill stations, a shade structure, and various types of outdoor seating, all surrounded by lush greenery. The plants provide a welcoming and refreshing touch, while the seating and grill stations allow residents to enjoy the beautiful views of Manhattan. The rooftop terrace is connected to the rentable lounge through large sliding glass doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience for residents. These renovations reflect a focus on modern, urban living needs, providing residents with plenty of options for remote work or entertaining.

View of newly furnished and landscaped rooftop terrace, into rentable lounge space

Converted work from home area on 36th floor, overlooking new conference room

Converted work from home area on 36th floor, looking towards individually enclosed work pods

Converted rentable lounge, viewing seating area and TV

View towards outdoor roof terrace from within rentable lounge

View of newly furnished and landscaped rooftop terrace with grill stations beyond

Drawings

Location Hudson Yards | Manhattan
Client Brookfield Properties
Collaborators Creative Lead | Cecconi Simone
Interior Design Consultants | Cecconi Simone
Lighting Designer | OneLUX
Landscape Designer | TEND
MEP Engineer | BALA
Low Voltage Engineer | BALA
Structural Engineer | DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Expeditor | Outsource Consultants
Procurement, Art Curation/Comm and Merchandising | Page 7
Photography | Pavel Bendov
Size 220,000 SF
Status Complete | 2023