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Location: 456 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013.

Architect: SBJ GROUP Architects and Interior Designers

Interior Designer: Martin Brudnizki Design Studio

Hotel Group/ Developer: Caspi Development

Construction: AECOM Tishman

Photography: Alexander Severin and Caspi Development

Located in the heart of TriBeCa’s historic district in Lower Manhattan, Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York is a 97-room, five-star property that thoughtfully bridges contemporary design with 19th-century architectural heritage. Designed by SBJ GROUP Architects and Interior Designers, the building seamlessly integrates traditional materials—brick, stone, and cast iron—alongside modern elements such as metal screening and an aluminum panel system, following a detailed historical evaluation of the neighborhood.

The hotel’s amenities are extensive: a street-facing restaurant and bar lounge, a 100-seat screening room, flexible event and conference facilities, a fitness center with indoor whirlpool, and a full spa. The rooftop terrace features a pool and adjacent hospitality suite, ideal for private events. Internally, the room layout prioritizes corner suites on guest floors, while the upper levels offer expansive, luxurious accommodations.

Designing within the TriBeCa North Historic District, and on a site located in a designated flood zone, posed unique challenges. SBJ GROUP successfully balanced the demands of a modern luxury hospitality program with rigorous regulatory requirements from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and NYC Building Code. The first floor was elevated, and the subgrade levels—housing meeting rooms, spa, fitness center, and kitchen—were fully dry-waterproofed.

Through ongoing presentations and collaboration with the LPC and community stakeholders, SBJ GROUP secured project approvals in record time. The result is a building often mistaken for a restoration, rather than new construction. It harmonizes with the neighborhood’s historic fabric, not by making a bold statement, but by respectfully enhancing and blending into the existing urban ensemble.