Five Franklin Place

Five Franklin Place, a 20-storey residential tower in Tribeca, New York, features a facade of horizontal black metal bands inspired by 19th-century cast iron architecture. These reflective ribbons wrap the building, creating an etched effect and curvilinear softness while reflecting light and city colours. The bands also function as balconies, terraces, and sunshades, providing privacy, framing views, and reducing heat.