Skidmore Owings Merrill (SOM) claimed its design of the nearly-complete tower at 250 West 55th Street borrows from its ‘forebearer’ Lever House because it has “a strong, clear form that derives directly from its program.” The point…
Concrete pours are bringing definition to the future Coach Tower, which is the first component of Related’s Hudson Yards development to begin rising. Rebar is visible from all angles, and the first walls for the…
The new hotel at 218 West 35th Street is becoming a visible presence from the Penn Station vicinity, and is just beginning to rise above the average neighborhood building. At twenty stories, the tower is…
Excavation is complete and foundation work has begun at the site of The Pyramid, to be developed by Durst at 625 West 57th Street. Designed by Bjarke Ingels, the project was met with widespread acclaim…
Work has definitely resumed on the Atelier II at 605 West 42nd Street, after taking a major pause due to the 2008 financial crisis. Progress on the foundation is evident – compare the above photos…
