The saga of One World Trade Center, with one bait-and-switch after another, has left many disappointed with the final outcome. For some skyscraper fans, One WTC is notable largely for its high cost, and for…
Facade work has now begun at 400 Park Avenue South, and the first two floors of glass have been installed – the cladding does not disappoint, and is more impressive in-person than in the tower’s…
New plans have been filed for Silverstein’s 30 Park Place – formerly known as 99 Church Street – and the revised documents call for a slight height increase. The Stern-designed condominium and hotel tower is…
Speculation regarding what was formerly known as 107 West 57th Street has been rampant following developer JDS’s decision to purchase the neighboring Steinway Hall, in a bid to increase the project’s air rights. Now, permits…
Increasing the chances that great buildings get built isn’t only about pushing developers to hire starchitects; it’s about achieving a good match between the architect, the program, and the site. It’s about recognizing an architect’s…
