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…
One57’s glass continues to make progress, and the tower’s cladding is almost complete – the ‘fan’ element along the northern side is now plainly visible, and it will mark the tower’s pinnacle as a distinguished…
Like people in a bar are prettier at closing time, new buildings are more attractive on desolate blocks of the city, like Glenwood’s 160 West 62nd Street. When an area long bereft of activity finally…
Visible progress is being made at 225 West 57th Street, where the last buildings are now being deconstructed. Comparing today’s update with the previous photos, the former 225 West 57th has now lost three floors…
Foundation work is underway at 124 West 16th Street, which will soon be a six-story residential building. Permits filed with the Department of Buildings indicate DHD Architecture designed the project, though the firm’s website only…
