Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. This form of low-impact workout has become increasingly popular over the last month among fitness beginners and gurus alike. And for residential apartment projects, which already include an onsite gym, it’s now essential to make space for a pilates studio alongside it as well.
Buildings like The Cortland, Waterline Square, Selene, and more offer everything from basic mat classes in tranquil spaces to advanced reformer sessions in polished pilates studios.
The Cortland
Located at 555 West 22nd Street, The Cortland is the newly launched luxury condominium building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, with interiors by Olson Kundig. The project offers 144 expansive residences and nearly 20,000 square feet of tailored services, while focusing on elevated operation, and fitness, and comfort. Prioritizing well-being, The Cortland features a private pilates studio with reformer machines, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness within residents.
Waterline Square
Waterline Square‘s 100,000 square feet Waterline Club is one of the largest and most comprehensive in New York City. The luxury condo and rental development’s collection features every sports and fitness space residents could want, including a dedicated pilates studio. After exercising, residents can relax in the steam room, sauna, hot tub or massage treatment rooms. Additional amenity highlights at the Waterline Club include a yoga/barre studio, indoor tennis court, soccer field, basketball court, indoor gardening studio, art studio and much more.
Selene
The Midtown Manhattan luxury tower designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Foster + Partners, has relaunched as Selene. This fully realized contemporary landmark offers perfect pied-à-terre residences with sweeping views of New York City, as well as four floors of luxurious wellness and social amenities. Encompassing the fourth floor, the wellness-focused amenity spaces include a windowed pilates/ballet room featuring the latest pilates and balancing equipment.
109 East 79
109 East 79, designed by Steven Harris Architects and Rees Roberts + Partners, is a new residential condominium in The Upper East Side. The generous scale of the building has allowed for the inclusion of a series of residential amenities that have the same elegance as the building itself. Athletic and wellness areas include a light-filled fitness center by The Wright Fit overlooking the garden below; an international squash court/sports court with a retractable basketball net and backboard; and a movement studio with dedicated Pilates and Gyrotonic equipment.
53 West 53
The full-floor Wellness Center at 53 West 53 – the residential tower rising 1,050 feet above the Museum of Modern Art and designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel – boasts over 15,000 square feet of fitness and wellness amenities including a serene low-energy fitness studio intended to be used for more relaxed activities like pilates, yoga, stretching and even meditation.
200 East 83rd
At 200 East 83rd, the new Upper East Side residential tower by Robert A.M. Stern Architects with interiors by Lauren Rottet, the majority of spaces that make up its suite of club-like amenities are uniquely situated in the middle of the 35-story limestone-clad tower, allowing residents to soak up the natural light and picturesque views. Overlooking the 17th-floor double-height pool room and Winter Garden, the light-filled state-of-the-art pilates and yoga studio features custom white oak millwork panels lining the walls and dramatic arched windows. This serene space is an ideal setting for residents to engage in a mat pilates workout to energize the body and relax the mind.
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