“Our idea
was to stack these two very distinct typologies on top of each other, on one
hand to express their difference, while on the other to unify them within the
same building skeleton. It was also our aim to complement them with a diverse
mix of uses so that the building becomes like a city within the city. “
Herzog
and DeMeuron
Public
New York
Public is the new Ian Schrager hotel designed by award
winning architects Herzog and DeMeuron. Located in
the Bowery, the rapidly evolving cultural and artistic district in the center
of Lower Manhattan, the hotel complex also offers a grocery, coffee shop, bars,
trendy communal areas, a shop and a Jean-Georges’ restaurant.
Public New York
“Taking the pretension out of luxury is
important new idea. Hopefully it’s something that will change the industry. I
always liked the idea of making cool things, sophisticated things, available to
everybody.”
Ian Schrager
Going
through a garden, spectacular, museum like, neon lit, mirrored escalators take you up to the lobby and hotel check-in. Beside the escalators a
grocery store market serves gourmet organic “slow food” which guests can enjoy
in the Louis communal area, work while they eat or take a snack to go.
The Lobby
Great Service Great
Style Great Fun Great Price
The
hotel lobby and Lobby Bar is where
lines blur between fun, socializing and culture. It is the hotel’s heartbeat
and social hub with comfortable seating, easy power outlets where community
comes to life.
"Public kitchen is the best of
"New York" food, "World Food" really and all of the
cultures that make up the eclectic mix and melting pot that is New York City.”
Jean-George Vongerichten
Public Kitchen
Public Kitchen features a smoker, a wood-burning
grill and the eclectic menu, which is meant to be shared, it is executed by chef Thomas
McKenna.
Popcorn-Cheddar Frico - Chives -
Crushed Chili
Spicy Tuna Tartare - Ginger Yuzu - Puffed Rice Crackers
Peach and Blackberry Cobbler
Caramelized Puff Pastry - Blackberry,
Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream
Strawberry Linzer Bar
Strawberry Sorbet - Strawberry Ice
Cream
Trade
Trade is a new retail complex from Tania
Schrager, Yelin Song and Steven Giles which takes a “No” brand philosophy. An
unlikely combination of cool products not found in any one store. An eclectic
curated selections of unique one-of-a-kind clothing, books, objects jewelry,
accessories and more.