One of New York City’s most elegant historical buildings, The Lehman Mansion, located on former Millionaires Row West 54th Street was recently renovated with a vision to preserve its Beaux-Arts style charm while being converted in a commercial office. This vision was achieved by introducing a modern, innovative OpenAire roof design that is sure to be one of the hottest building features in New York City.
OpenAire, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of custom retractable roof enclosures and operable skylights, created an awe-inspiring, custom solution for the Lehman Mansion roof-top. The 23’/7m by 16’/4.9m retractable roof is controlled by heat and rain sensors that allow the roof to open or close automatically to optimize climate control, achieving an outdoor experience on the roof-top of a truly exquisite building.
The retractable roof enclosure satisfied a 1938 code for existing structures by providing the Lehman Mansion with the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) solution made possible by the roof enclosure opening more than 50%. Therefore, the retractable/operable roof enclosure is considered temporary and does not count as a covered space.
OpenAire’s LEED design, patented maintenance-free, thermally broken aluminum framing system, complemented with bi-folding doors allows for natural breezes, light and spectacular outdoor views of New York City. Learn more about the advantages of a retractable roof.
”OpenAire brought the engineering excellence to create a unique roof-top enclosure which included a stunning retractable roof and wall system. The modern retractable roof design maintained the Lehman Mansion’s position of being in a class of its own. ” says Kenneth J. Van Liew, P.E. of Global Development Services Inc.
Learn more about the Lehman Mansion retractable roof by OpenAire.
About OpenAire
OpenAire has been designing and manufacturing beautiful, high-quality, environmentally conscious retractable roof enclosures and skylights for over 20 years. Their projects include commercial, such as Health and Sports clubs, Hotels, Restaurants, and Community such as municipal facilities, YMCAs and other clubs, Residential, and Waterparks.
