Construction is advancing on The Prime, a residential condominium project at 333 West 14th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues that will be distinguished by brise soleils and different fenestration patterns.

The development is expected to be completed in the spring and will consist of 9 apartments in a 10-story structure that had been expanded from a four-story building.

Jim Riggs of 333 West 14th Street Partnership is the developer. He is president and founder of Shea Commerical.

Bice C. Wilson and Francois de Marignac of Meridian Design Associates Architects are the architects.

Mr. Wilson told CityRealty.com today that the building will the brise soleils above its broad windows that will serve to both reflect light into the apartments and to add shading for energy conservation. Brise soleils have been widely employed in Europe and South America but are relatively rare in Manhattan.

The building has a fence areaway in front of it at one end of which will be a concrete pylon with an intercom that will lead to a covered bridge entrance to the building.

The building's facade will be framed in limestone with glass and broad painted metal spandrels.

The full-floor apartments will have kitchens with Sub-Zero, Bosch and Viking stainless-steel appliances and Varenna cabinetry. Master bathrooms will be clad in marble from Boffi and Duravit designed by Starck and will have double-sink vanities and Miele washers and dryers.

The penthouse will have two fireplaces, a Jacuzzi in the master bathroom, two walkout balconies and a terrace with a southern exposure.

The building is very close to the Ganesvoort Meat Packing District and its many restaurants and clubs and it is also very convenient to Chelsea and the West Village.

There is good public transportation in the area.