10 Halletts Point Public Spaces & Model Apartments

Queens, NY (Spacesmith)

Davis Brody Bond’s partner firm Spacesmith worked closely with The Durst Organization on the design of the amenity spaces for 10 Halletts Point — a new, high-rise, mixed-use residential development on the waterfront in Astoria, Queens, and the Durst Organization’s first major development located outside Manhattan.The project is comprised of a pair of towers (one 22 stories, the other 17 stories) that rise from a residential and retail podium maximizing views of the East River, with a large scale roof top and amenity space for residents. 20% of the apartments are slated for affordable housing. that include a fitness center, children’s recreational area, as well as the lobbies, corridors, mail areas, model apartments, and a leasing office.

Our concept of well-being and comfort dovetailed beautifully with the Durst’s directive to create public spaces that feel homey, like extensions of tenants’ apartments. Muted colors, textures, and warm color palettes are used as a theme throughout. The Durst Organization has an impressive track record of building, operating, and managing properties to high sustainability standards. Spacesmith is proud to share this vision with the Durst’s and researched, explored, and implemented new approaches to building and furnishing spaces in sustainable ways. Indoor environmental air quality was of utmost importance, therefore rigorous emissions testing and third party verifications were requested and vetted for all building materials and furnishings.

Model Apartments. Spacesmith worked closely with the Durst Organization to design and style six model apartments as part of their new mixed-use residential development, 10 Halletts Point. Our team designed spaces that emphasize sustainability and wellness. Fabrics and furniture were sourced from companies with green manufacturing processes and those who use sustainable, healthy materials. Each model unit offers a different theme to help potential residents imagine the full range of possibilities for their future home. A spectrum of styles is depicted, ranging from classic to modern. Each apartment works within one thematic color, appearing as accents in rugs, fabrics, and accessories in an otherwise neutral finish selection.