Reconstruction of Greenwich Street
SRE Engineering, D.P.C. provided project management, resident engineering, inspection, and community liaison services for a $25 million capital reconstruction in Lower Manhattan's post-Sandy flood zone, upgrading roadways, utilities, drainage systems, traffic signals, and ADA-compliant pedestrian access while minimizing disruption to residents and businesses in this high-profile area. This $25 million capital reconstruction modernizes Lower Manhattan's most critical corridor adjacent to 7 World Trade Center, NYPD Security Headquarters, and BNY Mellon while addressing post-Sandy flooding vulnerabilities. SRE managed all construction management, project controls, cost management, payments, and scheduling under stringent federal and city security protocols. The project required extensive stakeholder coordination with World Trade Center, NYPD, MTA, and federal agencies to maintain 24/7 emergency responder access and uninterrupted circulation throughout construction. The scope includes upgraded drainage infrastructure with new catch basins and sewer manholes for flood mitigation, 950 linear feet of new ductile iron water main including 300 linear feet of critical lead main replacement, and joint-bid utility coordination across city and federal agencies. Additional work includes comprehensive roadway reconstruction with ADA-compliant pedestrian access, new streetlights and traffic signal upgrades, and installation of street furniture and pavement markings. All construction was executed with zero tolerance for service disruptions to critical infrastructure serving the financial district and law enforcement operations.
Location
Manhattan
Completed
2025
Project Type
Residential
Scope
Full Scope
Client
Interior Architect
Architecture Rooted in the Landscape
The villa’s architecture is defined by monolithic volumes clad in textured hand-laid stone. The façade captures the golden Mediterranean light throughout the day, shifting from warm honey tones at sunrise to deep, soft amber at sunset.
Every stone on the exterior was selected for color harmony, variation, and timeless character. The craftsmanship creates a tactile, sculptural presence that feels both modern and deeply connected to the region’s building traditions.
A Stone Threshold Framing the Horizon
The entry sequence is anchored by a carved limestone pathway that leads to a recessed wooden door framed by monolithic stone walls. Soft shadows move across the textured stone, creating a natural rhythm that establishes the home’s calm identity.
Inside, stone becomes softer and more refined
Lithos fabricated a large travertine island with subtle edge detailing, perfectly aligned with the timber kitchen volumes. The warm tonal palette harmonizes with the exterior environment, enabling the architecture to feel continuous from outdoors to indoors.
Stone flooring extends through the main spaces, catching golden-hour light that washes across the minimalist interior. The result is a space that feels serene, architectural, and deeply Mediterranean.
Pool Terrace
The infinity pool is one of the home’s defining features. The terrace blends into the horizon, giving a sensation that the architecture flows into the sea. Stone’s durability and warmth make the outdoor experience natural, timeless, and comfortable even under coastal conditions.
Carved Stone Serenity
The bathrooms express pure Mediterranean calm. Large-format stone slabs line the walls, while custom-carved sinks and a sculptural freestanding stone bath create a spa-like experience framed by views of the coastline.
Soft natural light from skylights brings out the texture and life within the stone surfaces, reinforcing the villa’s ethos of minimalism rooted in material authenticity.
Craftsmanship That Completes the Architecture
From hand-matched exterior stones to the precise alignment of interior slab joints, Lithos’ work ensures the architecture reads as both sculptural and harmoniously integrated.
Lithos’ craftsmanship elevates every surface, reinforcing the calm strength and beauty of natural stone.
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Reconstruction of Greenwich Street
Reconstruction of Greenwich Street
SRE Engineering, D.P.C. provided project management, resident engineering, inspection, and community liaison services for a $25 million capital reconstruction in Lower Manhattan's post-Sandy flood zone, upgrading roadways, utilities, drainage systems, traffic signals, and ADA-compliant pedestrian access while minimizing disruption to residents and businesses in this high-profile area. This $25 million capital reconstruction modernizes Lower Manhattan's most critical corridor adjacent to 7 World Trade Center, NYPD Security Headquarters, and BNY Mellon while addressing post-Sandy flooding vulnerabilities. SRE managed all construction management, project controls, cost management, payments, and scheduling under stringent federal and city security protocols. The project required extensive stakeholder coordination with World Trade Center, NYPD, MTA, and federal agencies to maintain 24/7 emergency responder access and uninterrupted circulation throughout construction. The scope includes upgraded drainage infrastructure with new catch basins and sewer manholes for flood mitigation, 950 linear feet of new ductile iron water main including 300 linear feet of critical lead main replacement, and joint-bid utility coordination across city and federal agencies. Additional work includes comprehensive roadway reconstruction with ADA-compliant pedestrian access, new streetlights and traffic signal upgrades, and installation of street furniture and pavement markings. All construction was executed with zero tolerance for service disruptions to critical infrastructure serving the financial district and law enforcement operations.
