360 E 89th St

Citizen360

A living green wall, a water feature and a reclaimed walnut concierge desk greet residents when they come home to Citizen360, a SHoP Architects-designed tower on East 89th Street in Yorkville. “I want them to come home and immediately relax,” according to Clodagh, the single-named designer who helmed the interiors. But the lobby also reflects “the kinetic energy of the street,” with strips of mirrored glass alternating with wooden strips that give flashes of life outside “so it is not too isolated,” says Clodagh, known for her biophilic and sustainable design. She devised amenity spaces for residents of all ages to congregate, read, play or party. “I’m creating different experiences, and they are so obvious you can enjoy them without having to think about them,” she says. The 34-story, gray brick-and-glass tower had a broad appeal and sold out when it opened in 2017, according to Brown Harris Stevens sales agent David Kornmeier, who has represented units in the building. “Some people love the neighborhood. Some people love the building and the amenities,” he says. “Other people need something with parking, and some just like the views and the construction design.” Throughout, wellness and sustainability were top of mind for the team creating the building’s layouts and amenities. “It’s a little bit like chamber music,” Clodagh says. “Our feng shui expert comes in and does her thing, the architects do their thing, and I do mine, and, in the end, we’re all in harmony.”