Cetra/Ruddy designs green-hued facade for 11-story L haus condominium

Cetra/Ruddy has completed the green-hued, facade for L haus condominium. "There is a melody about L haus," said Nancy Ruddy, principal of Cetra/Ruddy. "Every material used in this building - when put together and in the context of the neighborhood - is meant to create a whole that is greater than the parts. It starts on the outside and moves in." The lower part of the building's facade reflects the neighborhood's industrial roots. Draped in native New York state granite in an ashlar pattern, the ground floor references the traditional bridge abutments and overpasses throughout New York City. The higher floors of L haus are skinned with profiled aluminum paneling. This design is a refined reinterpretation of the corrugated metal architecture throughout Long Island City. "The two-toned green-hued façade relates to the building's own 10,000 s/f of outdoor space and L haus' clean design and natural finishes," said Brian McFarland, L haus project manager. L haus is on schedule for completion this summer. The 11-story building is comprised of 122 one, two and three-bedroom residences, homes range in size from 675 to 1,800 s/f. The L-shaped design of the condominium maximizes garden and city views in all units while ensuring each home is surrounded by unobstructed views flooded with natural light. As an extension of each home, L haus will offer residents 17,000 s/f of quality amenity space. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive marketing and sales agent for L haus. The Stahl Organization is the owner. The 10,000 s/f yard will include a rolling lawn with a stone path and water feature, as well as lounges, tables and a grill, ideal for entertaining. The roof terrace includes both public spaces and private cabanas with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The Club Room, which will look out onto the yard through a glass wall, will provide residents with a shared space to relax or set up an office away from home. Residents will also benefit from a 1,700 s/f fitness center with aerobic and weight-training equipment with recycled rubber flooring; a 575 s/f Yoga room with bamboo flooring and acoustical ceiling tile; and an 880 s/f media room featuring a large screen TV and seating for 16. The Buyer Assurance Program at L haus offers customers three flexible purchasing options including: 90% financing, price protection, and rent-to-own. L haus is the only building in New York state offering this unique combination of flexible purchasing options to buyers. An influx of development in recent years has turned Long Island City into a booming residential community. Just steps from L haus, a large-scale, high-end grocer, a 24-hour Duane Reade and numerous options for upscale dining including SHI, Café Henri and Tournesol, have emerged. Conveniently located three minutes from Manhattan, L haus is one stop from Grand Central Station on the 7 train. For more information or to make an appointment to visit the on-site sales center and model residences, visit www.lhauslic.com.