8 Spruce Street: Gehry’s Rippling Manhattan Residential Tower

Inside Gehry’s Beekman Tower—facade waves, residential planning, and skyline presence in Lower Manhattan.

1/15/2026

13 min read

Beekman Tower

Overview

Residential high-rise as rippling fabric—facade articulation meets plan efficiency and Lower Manhattan’s skyline.

Facade Waves

Steel-clad ripples catch light across seasons.
Vertical rhythm breaks tower monotony.

Plan Typologies

Unit Type	Corner Strategy	View
Studio	Linear	Street canyons
1BR	Angled corner	River glimpses
2BR	Split corner	Skyline frames

Structure & Systems

Efficient cores maximize floor plate flexibility.
Curtain wall performance tuned for wind loads and comfort.

Living Experience

Window seats become light theaters.
Corridors align with facade waves for micro-views.

FAQ: Do waves reduce usable interior?
They’re tuned to balance articulation with plan efficiency.

About the Author

Architecture Editor

I wrote this guide so your visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton feels calm, curious, and well‑timed—without missing what makes Gehry’s building so special.