Citiscape Consulting has revealed new renderings of 1508 Avenue Z in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The radical 16-story design features a post-war Japanese Metabolism movement and blends organic materials with modern architecture. The building, which is being developed by SB1 Holdings LLC, features quite a few sustainable building elements including an exterior curtain wall features Co2-cleaning organic materials, panels responsive to the sun's strength and movement, an a rooftop water retention system that will capture stormwater to be purified used throughout the building's plumbing. When complete the project will rise 188' and will offer 49,700 SF broken down via 3,130 SF of medical, 3,950 SF of ground floor retail and 42,620 SF of residential spread throughout 78 residences. Permits were filed in July and are still pending approval, ground-breaking is expected upon approval. When complete 1508 Avenue Z will be used as a long-term care facility.
Renderings via Citiscape Consulting