The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge explained

The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge
Location:1 Roebling Way, Covington, Kentucky 41011 USA
Map Type:Kentucky#USA
Roof:89.36m (293.18feet)
Floor Count:22
Start Date:November 17, 2005
Opening:March 2008
Building Type:Residential
Status:Complete
Architect:Daniel Libeskind
Developer:GBBN Architects, THP Limited, and KLH Engineering
Main Contractor:Dugan & Meyers Construction Company

The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge is a residential building in Covington, Kentucky, United States, in the greater Cincinnati area. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, the building sits along the Ohio River across from the Roebling Suspension Bridge. It was commissioned in 2004 and was completed in March 2008 at a cost of approximately $50 million. Many newspapers have associated the Ascent with a trend toward signature architecture for residential buildings.[1] [2]

Design

Libeskind cites the Ohio River and the Roebling Bridge as influences for his design.[3] The building stands tall, 22 stories (comprising a lobby, parking level, amenities level, and 19 floors of luxury condominiums) and ends in a sloped spiral roof. The concrete structure slopes outward from its base on its eastern face and is clad in a glass curtain wall.[4] It houses 70 condominiums.

Studio Daniel Libeskind collaborated with GBBN Architects, THP Limited, and KLH Engineering for the building's construction.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Matzer Rose . Marla . Breaking ground, altering skyline . . November 17, 2005 .
  2. News: Frangos . Alex . Location, Location, Architect . B1, B4 . . April 20, 2005 .
  3. News: Kelly . Kevin . Ascent makes debut; Covington applauds . . March 27, 2008.
  4. News: Ohio Concrete . Great looks from both sides of the river . 26 . 1 . May 2007.
  5. Web site: Studio Daniel Libeskind . The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge . June 12, 2008.