Image Source: Casoni

---

Written by Jon Stojan

Tailored Living. Iconic Silhouette.

In the heart of Manhattan’s Midtown–Bryant Park neighborhood, a 70-story curvilinear luxury residential tower is capturing attention and redefining expectations. Known as Casoni, this striking new development by Jack and Ray Yadidi of Sioni Group and AB & Sons blends creative architecture with groundbreaking engineering to deliver a refined, forward-looking residential experience. More than just a building, Casoni embodies the future of urban design—where technical ingenuity meets timeless aesthetic vision. Sales and rentals will launch in 2026, with rentals and condominiums ranging from studios to three-bedrooms.

The tower's name is drawn from the Italian word “casone,” a term for stately villas that embody elegance and craftsmanship. That heritage lives on in Casoni’s form and function, with each detail of the project contributing to a new chapter in luxury living.

A Curved Silhouette Built for Manhattan’s Skyline

Casoni stands poised to become the tallest residential tower in the neighborhood, introducing 311 residences to a location rich in architectural heritage and vibrant city energy. Its cylindrical, champagne-hued glass façade is more than a striking design statement; it's a feat of engineering that allows for uninterrupted, panoramic views of Manhattan from virtually every angle. Whether day or night, the tower offers a breathtaking visual connection to the city it rises above.

Over 300,000 square feet of glass define the tower’s exterior. Engineered in Europe and tested for hurricane-level winds, the curtain wall blends performance with elegance. Its curvature shape, a rarity in New York, gives the structure a distinctive softness while the design enhances airflow, environmental resilience and provides unmatched Manhattan views.

Pushing Design Boundaries with Discreet Engineering

What sets Casoni apart even further is the integration of a first-of-its-kind concealed mechanical louver system. Unlike traditional HVAC vents that interrupt building lines, Casoni’s louvers are hidden within the facade.

Working with MGE Engineering, structural firm McNamara Salvia, and C3D Architecture, the team found a solution that satisfies code while keeping the architectural profile clean and the curtain wall exterior uninterrupted.

This seamless approach reflects a guiding principle: every technical decision should enhance the visual language of the building, not detract from it.

Light That Moves With the City

Architecture and lighting come together in a carefully calibrated design at Casoni. Working with the engineers, facade consultants and lighting specialists, the developers embedded slim, vertical lighting strips into the mechanical louvers. These fixtures, nearly invisible by day, come alive in the evening, adjusting automatically based on available natural light. The result is a rhythm of illumination that mirrors the city itself: subtle, smart, exciting and deeply integrated.

A Contemporary Response to Historic Context

Casoni’s nine-level entrance podium makes a deliberate gesture to its neighbor, the landmarked Gotham Hall. While Casoni reaches skyward in curving glass, the podium extends outward with gentle sculptural movements, aligning in height with the top of Gotham Hall, a 1920s landmark of neoclassical design constructed as the Greenwich Savings Bank. It’s a quiet dialogue between Manhattan’s past and present architecture.

Craftsmanship on the Inside, Community Throughout

Inside, Casoni reflects the same attention to detail. Residences feature stately stone finishes, tailored millwork, and advanced smart-home systems. More than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities — including a pool, gyms, playroom, co-work and entertaining spaces — support health, fitness, and community living, aligning beauty with everyday function.

Designed to Be Iconic

Casoni is more than a stunning silhouette: it’s a benchmark for how design, engineering, and intention can shape a better way to live in New York City. REAL New York, the leasing, sales, and marketing firm for Casoni, anticipates a 2026 opening. Louis Adler, Co-founder and Co-CEO of REAL, stated,

Jack and Ray Yadidi, of Sioni Group, sought to honor the neighborhood’s iconic style history in a way that projects graceful, international elegance to the affluent residents who will call Casoni home. This tower, by virtue of its height, vertical illumination, and curving silhouette, will hold a prominent place in the city skyline. For the first time, Casoni delivers true trophy properties at the heart of a neighborhood in the midst of transformation.

This tower represents a new standard in residential architecture. Its quiet brilliance doesn’t shout for attention but earns it, one detail at a time, building a presence that lingers long after the first impression.

www.casoninyc.com
www.realnyproperties.com