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First Look: Wonder Lofts, Historic Condo Conversion Designed by MVMK Architecture in Hoboken, NJ, Unveils Its World Class Amenities

By 86rkelly
Jul 28, '23 11:43 AM EST
Infinity-edge pool at Wonder Lofts.
Infinity-edge pool at Wonder Lofts.

Wonder Lofts, the historic condo conversion of the famed Wonder Lofts building in Hoboken, NJ, has officially unveiled its 14,400 square feet of world-class indoor and outdoor amenities, completing one of the most unique lifestyle opportunities found on New Jersey’s Hudson River Gold Coast.

The boutique package of recreation and social spaces, expertly designed to incorporate the property’s industrial past, includes a second-floor residents’ lounge with a large, elegant living room that opens to a lushly landscaped, outdoor terraced patio and garden with seating areas.  A floor-to-ceiling brick, double-faced fireplace separates the living room from an open concept dining room and entertainment kitchen, and an adjacent billiards and game room. 

Families appreciate the building’s children’s playroom, complete with padded floors, bean bag seating, toys, and books, as well as a fully equipped children’s art center ideal for fostering individual and group creativity and fun. A full gym equipped with the latest cardio and strength training equipment and a separate fully equipped yoga/flex studio will keep residents healthy in body and mind. There is also a screening room with couch seating and video gaming capability.

The building also boasts a two-story lobby with an attended concierge, a large residents lounge with fireplace and co-working/study area, a secure onsite parking garage with electric car charging stations, a pet grooming area, large secure package delivery room and abundant bike storage. 

When venturing outside, residents are greeted by an awe-inspiring rooftop with stunning 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline, all of Hoboken and beyond.  The appointed space boasts a beautifully landscaped patio lounge featuring an infinity-edge swimming pool with lounge chairs, a circular outdoor bar underneath the restored water tower, gas barbeque grills, and abundant dining and lounge seating areas with a fire pit.

Wonder Lofts owes its breathtaking blend of industrial history and modern elegance to a team of professionals including two award-winning and renown design firms, Hoboken-based MVMK Architecture + Design who served as the project architect, and Manhattan-based Workshop/APD who served as the interior designer. These firms collaborated with an ownership team consisting of Prism Capital Partners, Angelo Gordon, and Parkwood Development 

Wonder Lofts’ collection of newly constructed three-and four-bedroom luxury residences perfectly blends restored historic charm with contemporary finishes and functionality. Each home within Wonder Lofts features an open floorplan with suburban-sized designer kitchen with center island that opens to a spacious living room, primary bedrooms with a large walk-in closet, luxurious en-suite bathroom with large walk-in-shower, soaking tub and dual sink vanity, large windows, a Latch smart home entry system and abundant storage.  Other features found in many of the homes include a half-bath located off the great room, multi-functional den/home office, and a separate laundry room with custom cabinetry.  Each home comes with deeded parking in an on-site secure parking garage and private outdoor space. 

Premium materials and contemporary finishes found through the residences are highlighted by 7.5-inch-wide white oak hardwood plank floors, custom white kitchen cabinetry framed with oak trim, elegant white Calcutta Laza kitchen countertops, top-of-the line kitchen appliances including a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf gas range, oven and microwave drawer, and Bosch dishwasher, and in many homes, an undercounter wine/beverage refrigerator. The in-residence laundry room is equipped with a Bosch washer and a Bosch dryer.  Bathrooms include custom wall-hung oak cabinetry with off-white Glacier honed marble countertop.

Remaining homes are priced from $1.9 million to $3.5 million.

Design touches of the original Wonder Bread factory, which once produced freshly baked bread from the 1910s to the 1960s, have been preserved in the contemporary redesign.  The original brick detail, archways, high ceilings, large windows, a smokestack, and a water tower were all meticulously restored, and such modern additions as a façade of glass and light grey aluminum add to and accentuate the restored original structure. The community also includes a newly constructed five-story building located across the street which is home to fifteen three- and four-bedroom condos, several of which include private yards.  Owners there have access to all the amenities of the main building, including the rooftop infinity pool.