Kips Bay Towers
Kips Bay Towers were constructed between 1960 and 1965 and were designed by famed architect I.M. Pei in the Brutalist style. The two-building complex occupies roughly seven acres of land and includes a three-acre private garden. Kips Bay Towers is home to more than 4,000 residents and has twelve elevators, all of which were modernized in 2020.
“These are twelve elevators that are minimalistic, sleek, and durable!”
Responsible for the design of the elevator interiors is Philip Koether from Philip Koether Architects. They were designed to last and comprised of two materials, Stainless Steel and Gorilla Glass. Each elevator was engineered in the raised removable panel system. The rear and side walls consist of three White Gorilla Glass panels by Elevecture. The Gorilla Glass panels, having been "engineered to be thin, lightweight and ultra-durable," make for an exceptional choice in design both because of the aesthetic allure and durability. Complimenting the all-white glass are Stainless Steel accents found in the base, fronts, hand-rail, chair-rail, and doors of the elevators. A unique feature of the design is the Stainless Steel rounded corners found on the rear walls' sides. In addition, the elevators are illuminated by a Stainless Steel drop ceiling frame featuring a Gorilla Glass Light Panel also by Elevecture.
As is with the Brutalist architectural design of the building, the elevators found at Kips Bay Towers showcase the raw building materials and structural elements with Steel and Glass at the forefront. These are twelve elevators that are minimalistic, sleek, and durable!
