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Custom Residential Window Systems for Washington Street: A Showcase of Custom Residential Design

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At Open Architectural Windows and Doors, our mission is to engineer unique fenestration solutions tailored to each project’s design and needs. Our collaboration on Washington Street reflects a refined approach to architectural glazing in one of Manhattan’s most desirable residential areas.

Architect: Oaklander, Coogan &Vitto, PC Architects
Location: New York, NY
Area: 11984 sq.ft
Year of completion: 2018

High-End Residential Design in a Prime Location

Located in the prestigious Hudson Square neighbourhood in New York City this residential development demanded exceptional attention to detail during the design, production, and installation phases. With over 12,000 square feet of windows and curtain wall systems, the building’s facade combines clean geometry with custom detailing that reflects the architectural ambition of the project.

Arched Windows, Wood-Aluminum Systems

A diverse set of systems were employed across the facade. The project featured elegant arched windows, wood-aluminum clad framing, as well and storefront systems adapted for residential use.

Large arched white-framed window with multiple panes fills the wall of a bright modern interior with glossy wooden floors, offering a panoramic view of a densely packed urban streetscape composed of historic brick buildings, industrial rooftops with mechanical equipment and ladders, and taller glass-and-steel commercial structures in the background, all under a partly cloudy sky that adds depth and softness to the geometric rhythm of the cityscape.
Wood-aluminum Window Drawing
Wood-aluminum Window Drawing
Large rectangular window with white framing dominates the wall of a minimalist interior space with glossy wood flooring, revealing a close-up view of neighboring brick and stone buildings with varied textures, window styles, and faded facades, including red, tan, and rust-colored exteriors, creating a dense, layered urban environment that emphasizes architectural repetition and the compressed perspective of city living.
Wood-aluminum Window Drawing
Tall, narrow modern window with crisp white framing set into a clean white wall and overlooking a dense cityscape, where closely packed mid-rise buildings feature red and orange brick facades, dark-framed industrial windows, and worn architectural details, all contrasted against the soft natural light reflecting on polished wood flooring inside the minimalist interior space.
Wood-aluminum Window Drawing
Bright, modern interior with white walls and a rich, polished hardwood floor, featuring a large arched window with a white frame through which a cityscape of old brick buildings with black trim, multiple windows, and rooftop water towers is visible under a cloudy sky with soft sunlight filtering through, creating a clean contrast between the contemporary room and the historic urban architecture outside.

Panel Integration and Seamless Floor Transitions

To maintain a sleek, uninterrupted exterior, custom aluminum panels were installed between floors to conceal edges and structural elements. These panels visually unify the facade and complement the glazed elements for a balanced composition.

One of the main architectural features of this project was the window and panel positioning. The design placed them closer to the outer edge of the building. This allowed the windows and panels to sit flush with the exterior wall. The result is a sleek, modern look with clean, sharp lines. This solution enhances the façade’s visual appeal. It also improves how the building envelope is integrated. This level of precision required careful planning and execution during installation. Technical details of this solution are illustrated in the drawing below.

Technical details of windows and panels installation closer to the outer edge of the building structure.

Technical Specifications

Our windows were specifically engineered and rigorously tested to comply with the strictest European standards for both sound and water insulation. This ensures superior acoustic comfort inside the building, even in noisy urban environments, as well as reliable protection from moisture, wind, and harsh weather conditions. These performance characteristics make our windows a dependable choice for modern, energy-efficient construction.
Take a look below to see photos from our rigorous window testing process.

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Complex Material Coordination and Faсade Variety

The building integrates various facade materials, multiple types of glazing , and bespoke panel details. Our scope included fabricating and supplying numerous custom-shaped windows and finishes, supporting the architect’s holistic vision for the project.

Symmetrical multi-story urban building featuring a blend of modern and traditional design elements, with a red brick facade accented by gray brick on the central section, large industrial-style black-framed windows in uniform rows across all levels, arched windows near the top for visual interest, a street-level entrance canopy to the right, and a white sedan parked along the sidewalk in front of the structure under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
Narrow urban courtyard view framed by red brick walls on three sides, featuring an array of black-framed rectangular windows in a repetitive grid pattern, a flat light-colored patio area at the bottom with a metal handrail and wall-mounted lights, and glass double doors serving as an entryway into the building, with reflections of neighboring structures subtly visible in the windows.
Ground-level exterior view of a modern building façade combining smooth gray concrete panels with red brickwork, centered around a large black-framed glass window and door assembly that reflects the surrounding urban streetscape, revealing an inviting interior with dim warm lighting, visible lounge chairs, a coffee table with a small floral centerpiece, and a unique smaller operable window inset above the main glass panels, flanked by a minimal vertical wall sconce on the left side.
Ground-level exterior view of a modern building façade combining smooth gray concrete panels with red brickwork, centered around a large black-framed glass window and door assembly that reflects the surrounding urban streetscape, revealing an inviting interior with dim warm lighting, visible lounge chairs, a coffee table with a small floral centerpiece, and a unique smaller operable window inset above the main glass panels, flanked by a minimal vertical wall sconce on the left side.
Street-level view of a secured black metal-framed entryway with crisscross lattice-style security grilles covering large glass panels, set within a red brick and gray stone-clad building façade, featuring a solid concrete sidewalk in the foreground, visible fluorescent lighting inside the partially finished interior space, and a black architectural band separating the entry from upper-level residential or commercial windows.

Efficient Turnaround and Project Delivery

Despite the project’s scale and complexity, our team moved quickly and efficiently. From receiving approved shop drawings in May to commencing installation in September, every milestone was met on schedule. Seven years later, the window systems and hardware remain in excellent condition, validating our focus on durability and long-term performance.

Ongoing Client Relationships

This project was executed in partnership with a leading contractor, a team of architects, as well as the contractor First Standard Construction. The collaboration was a resounding success due to our open communication and shared commitment to quality—values we continue to uphold with this client to this day.

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