A new project is on its way to NYC for installation in an office space at Hudson Yards—exciting to see a piece head to this massive development in Manhattan.
When we began the design process, I explored a few abstracted “views” that layered the architecture of multiple Hudson Yards buildings. The idea was to find ways to abstract a number of HY buidlings into an energetic composition.
Ultimately, the client was drawn to a bold composition focused on HY50, one of the striking towers in the development.
With an abundance of natural light in the space, I was able to lean into some drama—incorporating black iridized glass that brings unexpected depth and shimmer. It's always a thrill to create something that captures the scale and complexity of the city, distilled into a more intimate, human-scale experience.
REFLECT 4.14 Planes + Facets 4’ x 3.5’ glass + concrete textures c Heather Hancock 2025
detail REFLECT 4.14 Planes + Facets 4’ x 3.5’ glass + concrete textures c Heather Hancock 2025
detail REFLECT 4.14 Planes + Facets 4’ x 3.5’ glass + concrete textures c Heather Hancock 2025
Based on all my research for this architectural feature piece I developed some companion compositions… smaller pieces that could support, echo and extend the bold feature piece.
1. RHYTHM studies
2. COLOR studies
3. BIOPHILIA studies
