Exterior Finishes Still Progressing on 7 West 57th Street in Midtown

7:30 am on September 13, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work is still wrapping up on 7 West 57th Street, a 19-story mixed-use residential project in Midtown. External progress has slowed down over the past months, while the state of the interiors remains unclear. The topped-out building is designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Solow Realty & Development Group, which purchased the property along Billionaires’ Row 14 years ago for $25,550,000. Vidaris is the envelope consultant for the 237-foot-tall structure.

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Work Progressing on Santiago Calatrava’s St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in the Financial District

8:00 am on September 12, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on the Santiago Calatrava-designed St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church the Financial District. Located by the intersection of Greenwich Street and Liberty Street in the elevated Liberty Park, the structure will replace the original church of the same name located at 155 Cedar Street, which was destroyed on 9/11. The symmetrical architectural design was inspired by Istanbuls’ Hagia Sophia and Church of the Holy Savior of Chora. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is developing the project, which is positioned across from the original 16-acre World Trade Center complex.

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Rendering of 315-317 Broadway - Morris Adjmi Architects

Renderings Revealed for 20-Story Building and Historic Restoration at 315-317 Broadway in Tribeca

7:30 am on September 12, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission is scheduled to hold a remote public hearing to review the exterior restoration of a landmarked structure and the construction of a 20-story mixed-use residential building in Tribeca, Manhattan. The existing landmarked property is located at 315 Broadway, and the new residential building will debut as 317 Broadway.

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