Olympia is a stunning architectural masterpiece in the heart of Brooklyn’s vibrant DUMBO neighborhood.
This striking building’s name and design are inspired by the history of the neighborhood, a waterfront village named Olympia. Its impressive facade seamlessly blends modern design with the historic industrial architecture of the surrounding neighborhood.
Olympia’s towering presence and sleek lines were formed by a complex series of site-specific zoning regulations. The irregular shape of the site combined with the multiple sky exposure planes, meant to provide setbacks for light and air to reach the streetscape, created significant challenges for development. The inclination of these invisible planes offered an opportunity to sculpt the building into the form of a dynamic twisting sail that evokes Brooklyn’s maritime heritage. The building form is bold and graceful, with sweeping curves that evoke a sense of movement and energy.
The 401-foot-tall building comprises 76 exceptional residences in one- to five-plus-bedroom layouts, many with private terraces that provide breathtaking views of the New York Harbor and the lower Manhattan skyline. Each apartment is a unique piece of the tower’s dynamic twisting form, featuring exterior terraces with a transitional orientation that turn to face lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the East River. Olympia’s dynamic exterior envelope is clad in a sophisticated palette of materials, with a mix of glass, concrete, and aluminum that create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.
The spacious, triple-height ceiling lobby provides views of a private garden and the historic, cobblestone streets of DUMBO’s Main Street. In the podium, Olympia also houses 72,500 square feet of community facilities. It also features resident and public parking. Olympia is designed to maximize comfort and convenience, boasting over 38,000 SF of indoor and outdoor services and amenities spread over three levels. Amenities include New York City’s highest private tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, wellness and fitness spaces, a bowling alley, an indoor playroom, and an outdoor shipwreck-themed playground.
Awards
Shortlisted for The PLAN Award 2024 in the Completed Housing Category.
Winner of the 2024 Concrete Industry Board’s Mid-Rise Merit Award with Special Recognition.
Shortlisted for SFE Facade’s 2024 Design & Engineering Award in the New Build International Category.
Finalist for the 2023 World Architecture Festival.
Interior Design Magazine’s 2023 NYCxDESIGN Award Finalist: Building Facade.
