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Thomas Heatherwick’s Pier 55, aka Little Island, Continues Formation Over the Hudson River in Chelsea

8:00 am on January 23, 2020 By Michael Young

Thomas Heatherwick’s 2.4-acre Chelsea park at Pier 55, aka Little Island, continues to take shape above the Hudson River. More of the funnel-shaped concrete pots have been installed on the western end of the project, which reaches 62 feet high at its peak. Large black sheets are spread out across the tops of the sloped surfaces, most likely indicating that a concrete pour recently occurred. Work is being managed by the Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), and MNLA is designing the landscaping.

Rendering of Penthouse rooftop at 10 Grand Central - Marx Realty

Penthouse Office Suites Announced at 10 Grand Central in Midtown East

7:30 am on January 22, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Following an extensive lobby and façade renovation for 10 Grand Central at 155 East 44th Street in Midtown East, Marx Realty will soon debut a collection of office suites on the top floors of the commercial tower. Located on floors 32 through 36, “The Penthouse Collection” can be configured as 5,000-square-foot single-floor leases or combined into a 10,000-square-foot duplex space or a 15,000-square-foot triplex office.

Façade Work Continues on Bjarke Ingels’ The XI in Chelsea

8:00 am on January 21, 2020 By Michael Young

Installation of the travertine stone and glass panels is continuing on the The XI, aka 76 Eleventh Avenue, Bjarke Ingels‘ twisting residential development along the Hudson River waterfront in Chelsea. The 36- and 26-story reinforced concrete towers stand immediately to the west of the High Line and contain a total of 236 condominiums and a 137-room Six Senses Hotel Resorts Spas, the first location in the United States. HFZ Capital Group is the developer of the 908,250-square-foot complex, while Omnibuild is in charge of the ongoing construction. Douglas Elliman is handling sales and marketing for the residences.

Rendering of 292 Fifth Avenue - Gene Kaufman Architect

Brick Exterior Nears Pinnacle of Gene Kaufman’s Hotel at 292 Fifth Avenue in Midtown

7:30 am on January 21, 2020 By Michael Young

The brick envelope is nearing the top of 292 Fifth Avenue, a new mixed-use hotel designed by Gene Kaufman Architect on the border of Koreatown and NoMad. Developed by Sam Chang, the 21-story project is located between West 30th Street and West 31st Street and is slated to house a Le Meridien hotel and 16 residential units.

Crown Panel Installation Begins at 111 West 57th Street in Midtown

8:00 am on January 20, 2020 By Michael Young

SHoP Architects‘ 111 West 57th Street recently reached another milestone as work has commenced on the installation of the transparent paneling on the supertall’s steel crown. This is the final major external component of the world’s most slender skyscraper, which is developed by JDS Development, Property Markets Group, and Spruce Capital Partners. The 1,428-foot-tall tower will contain 46 condominiums designed by Studio Sofield and marketed by Douglas Elliman.

Work Appears to Stall at 251 West 14th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

7:30 am on January 20, 2020 By Michael Young

YIMBY went to check out the site of 251 West 14th Street in Chelsea, where work on an 11-story residential building appears to have stalled. The bottom floors and lower section of the superstructure have been completed, while construction has yet to reach the cantilevering top floors. Isay Weinfield collaborated with FORM4 Design Studio PLLC to design the project. Pizzarotti is in charge of the build, which is expected to yield a total of 25 condominiums.

Construction Tops Out on DDG’s 532 West 20th Street in Chelsea

7:30 am on January 19, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out at 532 West 20th Street in Chelsea. The 11-story residential development rose quickly since YIMBY’s last update in August 2019, when only the first few floors were built. Located between Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Avenue, the project is designed by design-build firm DDG, which purchased the plot for $24.25 million in 2014. The building will contain 27,019 square feet of residential space divided into nine apartments, averaging 3,000 square feet apiece.

Turkevi Center’s Glass Façade Closes in on Completion at 821 First Avenue in Midtown East

8:00 am on January 17, 2020 By Michael Young

Installation of the reflective glass curtain wall on the Turkevi Center at 821 First Avenue is nearing the finish line. The panels gracefully wrap around the curved corners of the 563-foot-tall superstructure in the Midtown East neighborhood of Turtle Bay. Perkins Eastman is the designer of the 35-story mixed-use development, which will eventually serve as the consulate of the Republic of Turkey.

Rendering of proposed renovations to Rockefeller Plaza - Tishman Speyer / Gabellini Sheppard Associates

Tishman Speyer and Gabellini Sheppard Associates Reimagine Rockefeller Plaza

8:00 am on January 16, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

In an exciting reveal, Tishman Speyer has appealed to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for approvals to update Rockefeller Plaza, one of New York’s most iconic public spaces. Renderings from Gabellini Sheppard Associates offer a first look at the many changes the team has proposed.

Façade Work Continues on Gene Kaufman’s 305 West 48th Street in Hell’s Kitchen

7:30 am on January 16, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work is making steady progress on the topped-out Gene Kaufman-designed hotel at 305 West 48th Street in Hell’s Kitchen. Located between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, the 303-foot-tall, 27-story tower will contain 211 hotel rooms to help sate the booming demand for lodging in the tourism-heavy Times Square area. Bright Management is listed as the developer and Rockwell Group is in charge of designing the building’s interiors and amenity spaces.

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