Update: One57 Nears Completion
Although Extell has already had a topping-out ceremony for One57, the building is definitely not at its final height yet. Despite the report from The Observer, the sloping top of One57 is still not visible,…
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One World Trade Center: Dominating the Downtown Skyline
Here’s a photo from the West Village of the new World Trade Center, which is almost at its final roof height. The most interesting aspect is that Four World Trade Center is clearly visible next…
Construction Update: Willow Hotel Rising Quickly
The Willow Hotel was delayed at the beginning of construction due to a concrete incident that spilled into the lobby of neighboring hotel Le Parker Meridien, but the hotel has really taken off in the past…
Tallest Ferris Wheel In the World Proposed for Staten Island’s North Shore
Staten Island Ferris wheel, via Staten Island Live Staten Island is the last borough of New York City that comes to mind when it comes to discussing iconic architecture, however New York’s other island is in…
Construction Update: Midtown Rising, From a Fantastic View
One57, 250 West 55th, and 1715 Broadway have each made an impact on the skyline when viewing from the West Side. A (relatively) distant perspective shows just how close all of the projects are, and…
