The newly redesigned lobby at Shore Towers Condominium.
Photo by Doreon
Work recently finished on the redesigned lobby of Shore Towers Condominium, located at 25-40 Shore Blvd. in Astoria, along the East River shore.
The new lobby at Shore Towers Condominium. Photo by Shore Towers Condominium
Among the features of the new lobby are terrazzo floors, travertine walls and columns and walnut wood accents. It is complemented by abstract expressionist art, modern lighting and a seating area with a fireplace, overlooking the East River.
The seating area with a fireplace provides a great view of the East River. Photo by Shore Towers Condominium
The new lobby is meant to complement the original architecture of the building, which was completed in 1989. The architecture is midcentury modern international style.
An aerial view of the new lobby at Shore Towers Condominium. Photo by Denis Diaz
Prior to the start of renovations, project directors Denis Diaz and John Holden and Shore Towers Board President Milady Baez conducted research on midcentury modern landmarks, including the MetLife and Seagram buildings and Lever House.
The walnut accents. Photo by Denis Diaz
“The team focused on the movement spanning the arts to architecture in the mid-20th century, a break from tradition, striving for modernity,” Diaz said.
Photo by Doreon
The team then created and presented renderings to the contractor, the architectural terrazzo firm Doreon Inc.
Photo by Shore Towers Condominium
“Our team created a light, airy world-class entrance to a building that offers spectacular panoramic views of Manhattan in a pivotal location,” Baez said. “It’s a culmination of pride in our building that residents feel the moment they walk in.”
Photo by Shore Towers Condominium
Photo by Denis Diaz
The terrazzo floors present a sparkling yet durable surface that is in a modern variant of classic Venetian material made of marble, granite, quartz, glass and shell, with cement as the binder.
Photo by Denis Diaz
Photo by Denis Diaz
“We have come full circle,” Doreon Founder Theodore Papadopoulos said. “We brought the building back to its original intent, and paid
homage to the history of New York in the mid-century modern period.”
Photo by Denis Diaz
Photo by Denis Diaz