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When 0.1 inches of drift imperils the design: How BKSK Architects achieved perfect alignment on Manhattan’s newest landmark.

Most modern facades appear flat, but for @thevillagewestnyc in Greenwich Village, BKSK aimed for something entirely different: historic depth and pronounced cast shadows.

Achieving this vision required an innovative approach:
▪️ A custom-molded blend created by The Belden Brick Company for the middle and upper tower
▪️ Cylindrical brick columns featuring both recessed and projected brickwork.
▪️ Custom header shapes with a full 8-inch return into the facade wall.

The primary engineering challenge? Achieving precise dimensional alignment. With terra-cotta bands installed between floors, our molded brick had to be dimensionally precise so that materials from two different manufacturers aligned correctly.

From sidewalk to skyline, this represents a redefinition of precision brickwork.

Learn how we transformed molded brick into a key material for Greenwich Village. Read the full project brief on our website now. 👆🔗 link in our bio

Developer: IGI-USA (The U.S. division of @izakigroup)
Architect: @bkskarchitects
General Contractor: @hunterrobertscg
Mason Contractor: Bunlin LLC
Brick Distributor: @beldentristate
Photography: @mchlanglo793

Pictured Here: Custom Blend of Belcrest 100, 310, 500 and Belcrest 700, 740, Black | Size: Modular, Special Shapes | Plant 3

#BeldenBrick #CustomBrickwork #GreenwichVillageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDetails #BKSKArchitects Close-up of a red brick building facade with vertical brick columns and reflective glass windows under a clear blue sky.
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