Designed by award-winning architecture and interior design firm Denniston, under the supervision and direction of Jean-Michel Gathy, Aman New York opened to welcome its first guests in August 2022, celebrating a new era of hospitality in one of the largest cities in the world.
Located in the architecturally significant landmark of the Crown Building, Aman New York brings the peace promised by the Sanskrit name of Aman to the heart of Manhattan, with the unrivaled design expertise of Jean-Michel Gathy.
Aman New York is located on the corner of the prestigious 5And Avenue and 57And Street and has undergone an extensive transformation. A new destination in the heart of Manhattan of unparalleled luxury, the hotel is comprised of 83 elegant rooms and suites, three restaurants, a world-class spa and an exclusive collection of 22 private homes that represent the first residences of the city of Aman .
Peace is the philosophy of Aman. What makes Aman New York peaceful is the high attention given to the acoustic treatment inside the building, enhanced by layers of panels and materials, as well as by the incorporation of the fireplace to create a peaceful environment in the rooms. There is a strong sense of collaboration in the design of the Crown Building and the interior layout of Aman New York, they are conceptually geometric, powerful and simple. The soft colors, the simplicity of the materials and the overall harmony create a feeling of peace throughout Aman New York. It is a composition and not a juxtaposition of elements.
summarizes Jean-Michel Gathy.
Faithful to the iconic Aman DNA of the east and west }
Faithful to the Aman DNA, offering sublime intimacy, unrivaled service and understated, relaxed elegance, Jean-Michel Gathy defines Aman New York by integrating the aesthetics of East and West, while maintaining the palpable tranquility of the brand’s Asian roots. Everything in Aman’s DNA is about being underestimated. We didn’t fully bring minimalism to Aman New York, but we genuinely respected it and combined it with the energy New York City needs.
Shared by Jean-Michel Gathy.
Aman New York has refined its offering with its transformative influence on body and mind through harmoniously designed environments that transport guests away from their daily lives. Jean-Michel Gathy was inspired by Asian characteristics and his design work shows the balance and subtle juxtaposition of many contrasts: old and new, East and West, natural and artificial.
An aesthetic journey
Upon arrival, the experience sets the tone for an aesthetic journey that complements the power of the building’s golden splendor. The double-height atrium with multi-layered textured ceiling and wall panels covered with natural fabrics alludes to the brand’s Asian heritage. It immerses spaces with the meditative beauty and inimitable tranquility of nature through floral compositions, inspired by the classic Japanese Ikebana, which celebrate the incessant heartbeat of Manhattan.
Each suite has a working fireplace, the first in New York, while the bathrooms are luxurious and oversized with oval tubs, marble rainfall showers, and double sinks. Large windows offer dynamic city views, combined with the use of organic and natural materials that bring a sense of balance and harmony and are reminiscent of Eastern Aman resorts.
Woods of oak, walnut and aromatic cinnamon add sparkle to bespoke finishes, floors, doors and furniture, while bronze, brass and blackened stainless steel lend sparkling warmth and comfort. Inspired by the airy architecture of Aman properties in Southeast Asia, bespoke double pivot door pairs were created to form bespoke central partitions, allowing clients to transform the atmosphere, creating an open layout or private spaces Intimate.
Cultivating the New York lifestyle mentality
Respecting the historic heritage of the Crown Building, the opening of Aman New York marks a new era in hospitality. It is also the culmination of a monumental transformation of the iconic Crown Building in Manhattan. This centuries-old building has undergone a major restoration and a transcendent project by Jean-Michel Gathy, who carefully reinvented urban design in order to transport guests away from the hectic pace of the city to the inimitable tranquility of Aman.
The highlight of the hotel, its large selection of living spaces, such as the green and spacious terrace at 14And floor offering catering all year round. The terraced garden is lined with water features that add a soft, relaxing touch and braziers that create a sense of emotion and energy. Restaurants include Arva, Aman’s convivial Italian restaurant, and Nama, Aman’s interpretation of Japanese culinary tradition. Washoku which features a Japanese Hinoki wood worktop for sophisticated omakase-style cuisine.
Aman New York has included all the facilities one would want within reach. Travelers can walk the streets of the city and are in the epicenter of the city, but when they want to come back and relax, they have their own sanctuary. The place we have designed is extremely well located, in the middle of the action, but still a peaceful retreat.
comments Jean-Michel Gathy.
5 exclusive elements that make aman new york stand out
Inspired by the Aman lifestyle focused on understated, elegant and architectural environments, Aman New York offers 5 exclusive elements to offer guests the most authentic living experience in New York City. In addition to the stunning and spacious terrace with various choices of food and drink, Aman New York also allows guests to immerse themselves in the unmistakable Aman lifestyle of well-being and entertainment scenes.
Aman New York is the first of the group to host the Aman Club and Aman Jazz Club with dedicated facilities, the two exclusive Club Lounges, a private terraced garden, as well as a cigar lounge and a wine room, where members can fully enjoy the Aman lifestyle through careful programming and immersive experiences.
The wine room is connected by a green, enveloping terraced garden. Featuring reflective pools and spectacular fire pits, the 650-square-meter outdoor space boasts a retractable glass roof that allows year-round access.
A flagship of the Aman spa is spread over three floors (2,300 m2), at the center of which are 10 quiet treatment rooms, fitness facilities, the second 20-meter indoor pool among 35 Aman properties, as well as two spa houses, offering guests a complete journey. Active spaces, including the pool and fitness center, are characterized by light woods and shades of gray, while the tranquil spaces, where treatments are practiced in the very heart of the building, are made with softer curves and warm tones.
As the visionary behind some of Aman’s most highly regarded resorts, Jean-Michel Gathy’s design has also extended to Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos Islands ; Amanwana on the island of Moyo in Indonesia ; Aman Sveti Stefan, an island that once served as a fortified village in Montenegro ; and Aman Venice, where its extraordinary designs all have a unique signature: they focus on the theme of romance and the integration of water features, as well as cultural elements and local traditions, in the property. Denniston has designed many Aman properties, 10 have been built and 8 are currently under construction, including the Aman complex in Bangkok.
About Jean-Michel GATHY
Born in Belgium in 1955, Jean-Michel was still a child when he discovered a passion for geography and architecture during many family trips. At the age of nine he was given the responsibility of organizing family vacations and planning a trip across Europe. On this occasion he identified and visited emblematic structures, villages and landscapes of each country. Graduated in 1978, Jean-Michel left Belgium for Asia in 1981, where he lived for 40 years. In 1983 he founded DENNISTON an architecture firm with a specific market niche, specializing in the creation of innovative designs for hotels, residences and other high-end products in the hospitality sector. With its cutting-edge architecture, design and ever-changing technological applications, DENNISTON has maintained its position as the market leader. Thanks to the success of the establishments they design, DENNISTON and Jean-Michel Gathy have managed to establish themselves as the reference in the hotel sector. Their projects are widely published around the world (more than 4000 times) as a testament to the reliability and quality of their work.
Jean-Michel is regularly invited as a speaker at professional conferences and a member of the jury of the International Design Awards.
In 2006, Jean-Michel Gathy was inducted into the “ Platinum Circle of Hotel Design and honored as an industry figure whose career and accomplishments have contributed to the world of hotel design.
In May 2019, His Majesty Philip, King of Belgium conferred the title of “ Officer of the Order of the Crown to Jean-Michel Gathy for his professional achievements and for the services rendered to Belgium.
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