Concrete Amsterdam designed Journal Square Urby, a new 25-story tower with 340 apartments in Jersey City. The project turns a busy transit corner into a place for living, gathering, and enjoying the city.
A Welcoming Corner
Next to the PATH station, the tower steps back to make space for an entrance square. At street level, a two-story brick base holds BRBQ cafe. Its terrace connects with the lobby, creating a friendly spot where residents and neighbors can meet.
Two Towers, One Community
The design looks like two towers rising from a brick base. One tower has a bronze, modern look. The other uses red-copper to fit with nearby houses. Inside, the apartments are bright, well-planned, and come in different sizes to suit many lifestyles.
Art on the Skyline
Artist Felipe Pantone added a huge Optichromie mural on one side of the tower. Covering 25 floors, it brings color and energy to the skyline. The artwork shows Urby’s goal of mixing everyday living with art and culture.
Rooftop for Everyone
At the top, there’s a roof garden and pool designed with landscape architect Bas Smets. A communal kitchen and living room make the rooftop a shared place for cooking, relaxing, and enjoying views of Manhattan.
Concrete Amsterdam designed Journal Square Urby to be more than a tower. It is a home, a gathering space, and a cultural landmark in Jersey City. Visit Concrete Amsterdam.
| Technical Sheet – Journal Square Urby | |
|---|---|
| Architect | Concrete Amsterdam |
| Client | Urby LLC |
| Location | 532 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ |
| Floors | 25 stories |
| Program | 340 apartments, cafe, gym, garden room, communal kitchen, roof deck with pool |
| Area | Approx. 260,000 sq ft |
| Artwork | “Optichromie” mural by Felipe Pantone |
| Landscape | Bas Smets; Executive LA: Melillo + Bauer |
| Executive Architect | HLW (NY/NJ) |
| Engineers | DeSimone (Structural), Barone (MEP), InSite (Civil) |
| Contractor | AJD Construction |
| Opening | November 2024 |
