One World Trade Center continues to inch towards completion. The south side of the tower’s base now has its special ‘shatter-proof’ facade, which is a disappointing departure from the original plan. The podium glass is…
A flurry of activity along 57th Street confirms the corridor will soon be New York’s most noteworthy skyscraper canyon. Demolition and excavation permits have been filed on the site of Extell’s future 225 West 57th…
The Avalon West Chelsea has risen very quickly over the past month, though the project’s 30-story ‘tower’ is not yet obvious. The building is somewhat imposing when viewed from the High Line, but—fortunately—the ‘high-rise’ component…
Related’s 500 West 30th Street has been rising remarkably fast, and a quick floor count reveals the tower is four stories away from topping-out. The Stern-designed residential building is quite prominent from the High Line,…
Extell’s One Hudson Yards has a new website, complete with a fresh set of renderings. Designed by Kohn Pederson Fox, the 1.75 million square foot office tower will eventually rise 877 feet.Originally conceived as the…
