The Xadia Hotel represents a new era of reimagination in New York City’s iconic Midtown. Marin Architects is serving as Architect of Record and Designer for the project, leveraging the firm’s extensive experience in hospitality design and knowledge of zoning laws throughout New York City to create a one-of-a-kind structure known as The Bryant Park Crown. The 42-story tower, which will be visible from the bustling lawn of Bryant Park, will make a tasteful impression on the city skyline through a unique, cantilever façade and eye-catching exterior lighting design. Accentuated by panoramic views of the city, the Xadia Hotel will feature 173 luxury guest rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant, plaza, and arcade.

Defined by its striking exterior, The Bryant Park Crown is easily identifiable by an illuminated crown structure sitting atop the tower, brightening the horizon. The crown personifies modest refinement through architecture, a testament to the beauty found in clean lines and uncluttered form while representing a departure from excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the power of understatement. Conceived as a symbol of New York's enduring spirit, The Bryant Park Crown reflects the city's resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to progress. Just as New York City is a melting pot of cultures and ideas, The Xadia Hotel’s design embraces diversity through universal appeal, establishing the building as an embodiment of the city's character and aspirations.

In addition to the innovative design, Marin Architects completely transformed a previous design for the building when they took over at Architect of Record –– reimagining the plans to utilize high-impact design and a clever navigation of New York City’s zoning laws. The design puts efficiency at the forefront, converting smaller units in the original plans into spacious, optimized environments. The Zoning Lab, Marin Architects’ in-house service designed to navigate the complexities of zoning regulations, tackled several intricacies throughout the design process. The Bryant Park Crown’s ingenuity is realized with the addition of a 25-foot cantilever over the adjacent property, which substantially increases the building’s square footage and augments an additional 68 units. To make this a reality, the zoning analysis and solutions brought forth by The Zoning Lab successfully addressed complexities faced throughout. Leaning on the team’s 35 years of knowledge, clients are met with creative solutions to maximize value while adhering to all regulations, facilitating the means to materialize forward-thinking design in real world application.