Archinect - News 2024-12-23T11:04:46-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150451238/new-york-city-previews-initial-pedestrian-minded-future-of-fifth-redesign-proposal New York City previews initial pedestrian-minded ‘Future of Fifth’ redesign proposal Josh Niland 2024-10-21T18:51:00-04:00 >2024-10-22T14:32:15-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f0/f0e2aae618394bb0a2a70d29b137261c.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The full details for a proposed new pedestrian corridor along Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/fieldoperations" target="_blank">Field Operations</a> have been released by the city in anticipation of the first redesign of the famous thoroughfare in its 200-year history.</p> <p>The plan covers a swath from Central Park South to Bryant Park, expanding sidewalks in the area by 46% and reducing the number of lanes for motor vehicle traffic from five to three.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/23751963/arcadis" target="_blank">Arcadis</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/75793127/sam-schwartz-engineering" target="_blank">Sam Schwartz Engineering</a> are joining Field Operations as the co-leads of the design and study. Their work expands on the previous mayoral administration&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1856661/open-streets" target="_blank">Open Streets program</a>. The city says the&nbsp;plan is "projected to pay for itself in less than five years through increased property and sales tax revenue."<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0d/0d9f7b24627f4bada16e7e1c6a0e7f4e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0d/0d9f7b24627f4bada16e7e1c6a0e7f4e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of City Hall</figcaption></figure><p>Aside from the stated economic benefit the redesign is meant ultimately to solve an existing spatial imbalance, as 70% of Fifth Avenue's current daily traffic is pedestrians.&nbsp;<br></p> <p>At this volume&mdash;which increases during times wh...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150450969/kpf-s-james-von-klemperer-on-520-fifth-ave-and-being-a-good-neighbor KPF’s James von Klemperer on 520 Fifth Ave. and being a 'good neighbor' Josh Niland 2024-10-18T11:20:00-04:00 >2024-10-18T18:25:43-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e9/e9c43acb005d70fa9b22b66bb6012dbb.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>I think all tall buildings, especially, have a kind of responsibility that goes beyond the program and the site. Because once you emerge into the skyline in a significant way, which this building will, the skyline is almost viewed, I think, by us New Yorkers as public property. If you put up a terrible profile on the skyline, everybody has to look at it from uptown, downtown, Long Island, New Jersey. And it&rsquo;s very subjective.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The firm's forthcoming 1,002-foot supertall, which we <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150415439/kpf-reveals-supertall-midtown-manhattan-tower-behind-arched-windows" target="_blank">first previewed</a> back in February, is ramping up construction towards completion in 2026. Its language of setbacks and arches is a nod to other towers shaped by the famous 1916 zoning envelope mandate that produced the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1251970/chrysler-building" target="_blank">Chrysler Building</a> and many other quintessential designs through mid-century. <br></p><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/776/kohn-pedersen-fox-associates" target="_blank">KPF</a> is currently working on what will be the new <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/776/kohn-pedersen-fox-associates" target="_blank">tallest building in Texas</a> for 2026 while the city prepares an 11-block Fifth Avenue <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150384812/field-operations-will-lead-new-fifth-avenue-pedestrian-corridor-redesign-in-manhattan" target="_blank">pedestrian corridor redesign</a> led by&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/fieldoperations" target="_blank">Field Operations</a>.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4d8bad6ec5eff128244171676ba338c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4d8bad6ec5eff128244171676ba338c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image credit: Binyan Studios</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f29a0f96e5de7bf422fc0c0355c8b3ea.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f29a0f96e5de7bf422fc0c0355c8b3ea.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image credit: Binyan Studios</figcaption></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/21/21230f77a26f3f764278d3033dc0eec4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/21/21230f77a26f3f764278d3033dc0eec4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: DBOX</figcaption></figure></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150448014/archtober-2024-check-out-these-buildings-of-the-day-with-architect-led-tours-in-nyc-next-month Archtober 2024: Check out these Buildings of the Day with architect-led tours in NYC next month Josh Niland 2024-09-25T11:34:00-04:00 >2024-10-01T15:01:33-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/13/136b787284655c475aec7751ef5a7d18.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/42309/archtober" target="_blank">Archtober</a> is back for its 13th edition in New York City. The month-long event, organized each year by the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/34491/center-for-architecture" target="_blank">Center for Architecture</a> in collaboration with partner organizations, includes the always-popular <em>Building of the Day</em> spotlight, offering architects a unique close-up inspection of superlative new projects in the region with tours led by architects and other design professionals.</p> <p>You can view the complete list of this year's sites below and use the <a href="https://www.archtober.org/archtober-map" target="_blank">Archtober Map to New York</a> as your handy mobile guide.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/88/88b313ac0e6bd3cec4e7c560389f6e90.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/88/88b313ac0e6bd3cec4e7c560389f6e90.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Domino Sugar Refinery by Practice for Architecture (PAU). Photo by Max Touhey</figcaption></figure><p><strong><a href="https://www.archtober.org/2024-events/building-of-the-day-520-fifth-avenue" target="_blank">Wednesday, October 2: 520 Fifth Avenue<br></a></strong>Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)</p> <p><a href="https://www.archtober.org/2024-events/building-of-the-day-sportime-randalls-island-john-mcenroe-tennis-academy" target="_blank"><strong>Thursday, October 3: Sportime Randall&rsquo;s Island/John McEnroe Tennis Academy</strong></a><br>Architect: Ricardo Zurita Architecture and Planning P.C.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.archtober.org/2024-events/building-of-the-day-inwood-library" target="_blank">Friday, October 4: Inwood Library</a> <br></strong>Architect: Andrew Berman Architect</p> <p><a href="https://www.archtober.org/2024-events/building-of-the-day-bronx-river-greenway-starlight-park" target="_blank"><strong>Saturday, October 5: Bronx River Greenway/Starlight Park<br></strong></a>Architect: NV5</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.archtober.org/2024-events/building-of-the-day-brick-house" target="_blank">Sunday, October 6: Brick House</a><br></strong>Architect: Philip Johnson; Restorati...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150444232/related-unveils-plans-for-next-phase-of-hudson-yards Related unveils plans for next phase of Hudson Yards Josh Niland 2024-08-30T11:30:00-04:00 >2024-09-05T17:32:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/59/590354fe14846f5fc470978be667d4ab.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Renderings of the next phase of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/53803/hudson-yards/" target="_blank">Hudson Yards</a> have been made public by Related Companies along with a construction price tag of $12 billion. Hudson Yards West will be built on top of the site&rsquo;s still-undeveloped western rail yards and cultivate a 5.6-acre park called Hudson Green designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/hollanderdesign" target="_blank">HOLLANDER</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/17195943/sasaki-associates" target="_blank">Sasaki</a>.</p> <p>Related's CEO Jeff T. Blau says it will "be an oasis that becomes the new calling card of the neighborhood."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/256f16e7ee0a63c5b73b12273fc0744a.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/256f16e7ee0a63c5b73b12273fc0744a.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering Courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts</figcaption></figure><p>Once in place, the project will yield a total of 1,500 new apartment units (Related has promised that 324 will be affordable) with an anchoring 80-story Wynn&nbsp;Resorts hotel and casino tower at Eleventh Avenue and 33rd Street. An architect for either of these components has yet to be named.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c1c1812e0f0eccbfbab955a5f317139e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c1/c1c1812e0f0eccbfbab955a5f317139e.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering Courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://archinect.com/skidmoreowingsmerrill" target="_blank">Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill</a> (SOM) is responsible for the total 13-acre master plan, which includes another 2-million-square-foot office component and public K-8 school. This...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150444204/new-york-city-releases-rfp-to-transform-park-avenue-into-a-verdant-public-space New York City releases RFP to transform Park Avenue into a verdant, public space Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2024-08-30T08:00:00-04:00 >2024-08-30T13:30:22-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/99/99e55cce7009a654fc722035fd422316.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Earlier this week, the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/12384/new-york-city" target="_blank">City of New York</a> released a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/908866/rfp" target="_blank">request for proposals (RFP)</a> to <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/414913/redesign" target="_blank">redesign</a> a portion of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/200005/park-avenue" target="_blank">Park Avenue</a>, between East 46th Street and East 57th Street, by adding greenery, public seating, concessions, and safer crossings for pedestrians.&nbsp;</p> <p>This section of Park Avenue sits atop the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/199992/grand-central-terminal" target="_blank">Grand Central Terminal</a> Train Shed, which is currently undergoing a major rehabilitation by the City and the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/475483/mta" target="_blank">MTA</a>. The project includes replacing the train shed roof structure and waterproofing membrane, along with enhancing Park Avenue, which will be removed and reconstructed in stages as underground work occurs. The street will be restored with an expanded median for pedestrians. Its redesign aims to enhance public space, promote <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/4450/sustainability/" target="_blank">sustainable</a> transit options, and foster community for residents and visitors.&nbsp;</p> <p>The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking design services from a contractor with a background in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/73524/landscape-architecture" target="_blank">landscape architecture</a> or <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/10775/urban-design" target="_blank">urban design</a> to fill the wider median with elements,...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150442718/archtober-nyc-s-architecture-and-design-festival-launches-14th-year Archtober, NYC’s Architecture and Design Festival, Launches 14th Year Sponsor 2024-08-21T13:48:00-04:00 >2024-08-21T17:10:56-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9df7bb3c79928be529cdcbc396119554.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>Archinect has been a proud sponsor of <a href="https://www.archtober.org/?utm_source=archinect&amp;utm_campaign=archtober2024" target="_blank">Archtober</a> since 2011</em></strong></p> <p><a href="https://archtober.org/" target="_blank">Archtober</a>, a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual festival from October 1&ndash;31, 2024. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2024 festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and design in New York City.</p> <p>In recent years, Archtober has continued to grow and deepen its impact with the addition of an annual festival theme, which we launched in 2023. Our first theme, <em>Bridging Divides</em>, reflected a profound commitment to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between individuals, communities, and the spaces they inhabit. This year&rsquo;s theme, <em>Tracing the Future</em>, delves into the evolving landscape of NYC through affordable hous...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150440748/pool-gets-final-location-at-nyc-s-pier-35-and-2025-opening +POOL gets final location at NYC's Pier 35 and 2025 opening Josh Niland 2024-08-08T18:34:00-04:00 >2024-08-12T15:34:09-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/39/39bd475b0a604558ede2e2b5c03d2d79.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>New York City&rsquo;s floating and&nbsp;self-filtering&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/13734/plus-pool" target="_blank">+POOL</a> attraction will open next summer at Pier 35 on the Lower East Side. The selection of its location was announced yesterday by <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1832066/governor-kathy-hochul" target="_blank">Governor Kathy Hochul</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1877633/mayor-eric-adams" target="_blank">Mayor Eric Adams</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/aruparchitects" target="_blank">Arup</a> will be supplying the project&rsquo;s key water filtration system, which is being demonstrated on-site this month, along with a 2,000-square-foot sample pool. The project is estimated to cost between $20 million to $25 million, according to most sources ($16 million of which comes from the state).&nbsp;</p> <p>Its inventor, architect <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/727326/dong-ping-wong" target="_blank">Dong-Ping Wong</a>, recently voiced <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150412785/new-york-pool-creator-dong-ping-wong-says-new-funding-is-bittersweet-voicing-concerns-over-gentrification-and-accessibility" target="_blank">outspoken criticism</a>, expressing concerns over gentrification and accessibility, after first proposing the idea in 2010. (The group Friends of +POOL <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150414102/friends-of-pool-responds-to-inventor-dong-ping-wong-s-bittersweet-thoughts-on-the-project" target="_blank">issued</a> a subsequent public response on Archinect.)</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150440000/iv-n-argote-s-viral-new-high-line-plinth-commission-speaks-to-our-impermanence-as-a-species Iván Argote's viral new High Line plinth commission speaks to our impermanence as a species Josh Niland 2024-08-02T18:34:00-04:00 >2024-08-05T15:13:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/fb/fb7e8d4861f7632ff0c9e8b868941163.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>New York's <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2191/high-line" target="_blank">High Line</a> just debuted what promises to be a viral new public art installation from Iv&aacute;n Argote. From October on, the fourth <a href="https://www.thehighline.org/art/projects/ivan-argote/" target="_blank">High Line Plinth commission</a> winner will present <em>Dinosaur</em>, a 16-foot hyperrealist pigeon sculpture made from cast aluminum. Argote says his work is a metacommentary on the impermanence of the human species.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b80174ba55fe6f24c03d76756fd03ce6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b80174ba55fe6f24c03d76756fd03ce6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Iv&aacute;n Argote, Dinosaur, Rendering courtesy of the artist</figcaption></figure><p>The bird itself was manufactured in Mexico and must make a pit stop in New Jersey on its migration journey before being installed on its five-foot plinth overlooking Tenth Avenue, a perch from which it will peer into the city until September of 2026. Pigeons, of course, are synonymous with New York City. One criticism might be that a dove would be more appropriate for a high-profile commission in the global media capital, given the many current conflicts ongoing across the world.<br></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Fqj4cxHWk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> View this post on Instagram </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Fqj4cxHWk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by The High Line (@highlinenyc)</a><br> https://archinect.com/news/article/150437751/can-the-chrysler-building-still-endure-against-imposing-contemporary-neighbors Can the Chrysler Building still endure against imposing contemporary neighbors? Josh Niland 2024-07-18T20:05:00-04:00 >2024-07-19T14:37:51-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f0/f0c0296aef38db3bbc48b73be64f8be4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Is the Chrysler Building&rsquo;s reputation enough for it to endure as an icon, or is it at risk of fading away from the skyline, as newer, taller and glitzier glass buildings surround it?</p></em><br /><br /><p>William Van Alen&rsquo;s iconic masterpiece of the Art Deco style (which topped out just six days before the stock market crash of 1929) is now facing financial uncertainties after its pre-pandemic sale for just <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150125946/the-chrysler-building-sells-for-a-mere-150-million" target="_blank">$150 million</a> to an Austrian developer and New York-based CRE firm. The recent bankruptcy of the former company, Signa, has prompted questions about its future.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <em>Times</em> reports more than half (650,000 square feet) of its rentable spaces are now vacant. The building's plight resembles slightly that of the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/322724/flatiron-building" target="_blank">Flatiron Building</a>, which was finally sold to a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150391619/flatiron-building-developers-announce-residential-conversion-plans" target="_blank">local residential developer</a> late last year.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150429648/manhattanhenge-takes-place-today-here-are-the-best-places-to-watch-according-to-nyc-s-parks-department Manhattanhenge takes place today. Here are the best places to watch according to NYC's Parks Department Josh Niland 2024-05-29T17:56:00-04:00 >2024-05-29T17:57:04-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d3/d34bed01e93e95c944d13029da8e402a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The twice-annual celestial experience known as Manhattanhenge peaks today in the Big Apple, providing residents a chance to gather communally for (another) astrological celebration of civic space and the gridded street planning system &mdash; an outgrowth of the city&rsquo;s rationalized original <a href="https://thegreatestgrid.mcny.org/the-1811-plan" target="_blank">Commissioner&rsquo;s Plan of 1811</a>.</p> <p>According to the <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/manhattanhenge" target="_blank">NYC Parks Department</a>, the suggested viewing locations are also the grid&rsquo;s widest east-west corridors (57th, 42nd, 34th, 23rd, and 14th Streets), the Manhattan Tudor City Overpass, and Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City. Peak time is 8:12 PM EDT. <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2191/high-line/" target="_blank">The High Line</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/53803/hudson-yards" target="_blank">Hudson Yards</a>, and other West Side destinations are also popular locations.&nbsp;</p> <p>The next full-sun Manhattanhenge event will take place Friday, July 12th, at 8:20 PM.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427830/nyc-breaks-ground-on-important-new-battery-coastal-resilience-project-in-lower-manhattan NYC breaks ground on important new Battery Coastal Resilience project in Lower Manhattan Josh Niland 2024-05-16T17:27:00-04:00 >2024-05-17T13:44:19-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/88/8810b6b1b550c65ffa139b737ca7dee1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>New York City has broken ground on the important new Battery Coastal Resilience project in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/979183/lower-manhattan" target="_blank">Lower Manhattan</a>. The critical $200 million component of the city&rsquo;s larger Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency strategy is meant to protect 12,000 businesses and about 100,000 New Yorkers. It has been developed in unison with the <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150163842/new-york-city-economic-development-corporation-nycedc" target="_blank">New York City Economic Development Corporation</a>, the <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/34939019/new-york-city-department-of-parks-recreation" target="_blank">New York City Department of Parks and Recreation</a>, and the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Climate &amp; Environmental Justice.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/22f5244247ce49aa9eab362a854af8b9.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/22f5244247ce49aa9eab362a854af8b9.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Map of Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency Projects. Credit: NYCEDC</figcaption></figure><p>Work in Phase 1 entails rebuilding The Battery&rsquo;s former wharf and pedestrian promenade. The project will be completed by the end of 2026 and executed to match emissions reduction baselines set forth by the new&nbsp;NYC Clean Construction Accelerator. It joins the&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150318304/battery-park-city-gears-up-for-major-transformation-that-will-make-it-more-resilient-to-sea-level-rise" target="_blank">South Battery Park City Resiliency Project</a>&nbsp;adjacent to the north in the city's wider plan for Lower Manhattan that includes another large-scale three-phase build on the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1170721/east-side-coastal-resiliency-project" target="_blank">East Side</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150292517/new-york-city-announces-the-multibillion-dollar-financial-district-and-seaport-climate-resilience-master-plan" target="_blank">other cap...</a></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427419/ennead-and-dattner-share-first-sparc-kips-bay-images-ahead-of-2031-completion Ennead and Dattner share first SPARC Kips Bay images ahead of 2031 completion Josh Niland 2024-05-13T17:01:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T17:01:37-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/8776331ce6253045918f5112a6e7f993.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/ennead" target="_blank">Ennead</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/dattnerarchitects" target="_blank">Dattner</a> have shared preliminary project visuals to accompany the latest announcement of their winning bid to deliver the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150327260/nyc-announces-1-6-billion-life-sciences-campus-development-in-manhattan" target="_blank">Science Park and Research Campus (or SPARC) Kips Bay</a> to the East Side of Manhattan.</p> <p>The project for the<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150163842/new-york-city-economic-development-corporation-nycedc" target="_blank"> New York City Economic Development Corporation</a> will culminate with a new 700,000-square-foot academic building to be used by three separate CUNY schools and a new high school for STEM careers. Close to two million square feet of educational spaces are being planned overall, and the project development will be complete with a new pedestrian bridge that fosters a connection to the East River waterfront.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/3173bdc353081a93d2ce15f92ac8ddd6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/3173bdc353081a93d2ce15f92ac8ddd6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Preliminary project visual. Image courtesy Ennead Architects + Dattner Architects</figcaption></figure><p>Ennead Partner Thomas J. Wong (the project's Design Lead) shared: &ldquo;We bring a commitment to civic space, along with deep experience creating leading healthcare and education facilities to our work for SPARC Kips Bay, where, together with Dattner, we will develop an innovati...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150424876/foster-partners-updates-design-for-350-park-avenue-supertall-in-manhattan Foster + Partners updates design for 350 Park Avenue supertall in Manhattan Josh Niland 2024-04-22T17:23:00-04:00 >2024-04-24T16:18:17-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1c/1cf328113af4e4173f007fdbb0cb6353.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a> has updated its plans for the new 62-story supertall at <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2156359/350-park-avenue" target="_blank">350 Park Avenue</a> after receiving approvals from planning officials to deliver what will be their fifth recent high-rise design in Midtown Manhattan after <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150328111/foster-partners-new-425-park-avenue-tower-opens-in-manhattan" target="_blank">425 Park Avenue</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150328031/foster-partners-50-hudson-yards-officially-opens-in-new-york-city" target="_blank">50 Hudson Yards</a>, the forthcoming <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150251800/new-renderings-of-foster-partners-penn-15" target="_blank">PENN 15</a> tower, and the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150401204/foster-partners-270-park-avenue-replacement-tops-out-in-manhattan" target="_blank">recently topped out</a> JPMorgan Chase headquarters at <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1099059/270-park-avenue" target="_blank">270 Park Avenue</a>.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c4/c404a50edd0035711dbddf6e85e3db8f.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c4/c404a50edd0035711dbddf6e85e3db8f.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>The renderings unveiled via a <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/279-24/mayor-adams-new-details-skyline-shaping-office-tower-bolsters-ongoing-resurgence-of" target="_blank">press release</a> from New York Mayor Eric Adams's media team last week appear to show significant changes to the architectural design, which now features a more imposing series of stepped volumes minus much of the biophilic program of outdoor terraces and voided crown that were included in its <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150336088/foster-partners-tapped-to-design-supertall-350-park-avenue-in-midtown-manhattan" target="_blank">original announcement</a> over a year ago.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3f/3fccb2ace9bbe1e195b2735fd51ba453.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3f/3fccb2ace9bbe1e195b2735fd51ba453.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>The firm is working for client Citadel. A<strong>&nbsp;</strong>12,500-square-foot public concourse is included, along with 1.8 million square feet of office space. The press release states that the completion date for this p...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150423438/demolition-work-for-lower-manhattan-s-superjail-is-making-chinatown-residents-terrified Demolition work for Lower Manhattan's superjail is making Chinatown residents 'terrified' Josh Niland 2024-04-09T15:16:00-04:00 >2024-04-10T14:51:16-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d8/d8a4a266061d905b48b6107ccdf55f7d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The demolition of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150182483/nyc-issues-rfq-for-new-municipal-jail-towers" target="_blank">&lsquo;The Tombs&rsquo; Manhattan Detention Complex</a> to prepare for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150174335/interrogating-the-impacts-of-nyc-s-rikers-jail-replacement-plan" target="_blank">300-foot &lsquo;Jailscraper&rsquo;</a> (aka the &lsquo;Chinatown Jail&rsquo;) in Lower Manhattan is meting out further headaches for residents around the Columbus Park area, the majority of whom are elderly, <a href="https://abc7ny.com/chinatown-jail-site-demolition-building-stability-rikers-island/14517608/" target="_blank">ABC7</a> reported recently.</p> <p>Cracks and other noticeable damage are now beginning to appear in adjacent structures as the 900-bed behemoth is being taken down in advance of the construction of a controversial new facility that is promoted as being more &lsquo;humane&rsquo; than its predecessor and the city&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/620487/rikers-island" target="_blank">Rikers Island</a> facility &mdash; despite activists&rsquo; criticisms.</p> <p>"We absolutely do not trust Gramercy Group with anything anymore," a member of the group Neighbors United Below Canal told journalists. "They violated the trust of this community. They violated the trust of the building next door. They've cracked their building. There's water seeping into this building as we speak."</p> <p>In response, Councilmember Christopher Marte has asked the city's Buildin...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150420470/this-is-what-hudson-yards-west-will-look-like-according-to-developers This is what Hudson Yards West will look like, according to developers Josh Niland 2024-03-15T13:25:00-04:00 >2024-03-18T16:54:27-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ca/ca9ef474fc9c2783f04bd0fd58dc7bc0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Details of the planned Wynn New York City resort scheme from <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/31717720/related-companies" target="_blank">Related Companies</a> and the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1156156/oxford-properties-group" target="_blank">Oxford Properties Group</a> have been released, along with new renderings and further details about the final Phase 2 building segment at <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/53803/hudson-yards" target="_blank">Hudson Yards</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>The three-tower scheme chosen from the set of alternative proposals that was <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150417955/plans-revealed-for-hudson-yards-phase-two-with-several-towers-and-a-potential-casino" target="_blank">released in February</a> calls for a 1,189-foot hotel with 1,750 rooms to be placed at the northernmost edge of the site opposite a 1,366-foot office building and across a plaza area from the x-shape third residential tower, which stands at 1,172-feet will include 1,507 units. A 5.6-acre park will complete the master plan, along with a 750-seat public school and 12,250 square feet of ground-level retail.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/67/67a6941e03909069e09cae98e18aac79.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/67/67a6941e03909069e09cae98e18aac79.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts</figcaption></figure><p>Included in this proposal are plans for a gaming component that could potentially earn one of three coveted casino licenses up-for-grabs in the Downstate region (which includes New York City) for $500 million apiece in 2025...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150419682/new-yorkers-are-still-pissed-about-disrupted-view-sheds-and-262-fifth-avenue New Yorkers are still pissed about disrupted view sheds and 262 Fifth Avenue Josh Niland 2024-03-10T08:00:00-04:00 >2024-03-13T13:45:55-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/325d41c3339b120d732b409d8bb7308d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>&ldquo;It really pisses me off,&rdquo; Clark said while standing in the plaza in front of the Flatiron Building on Fifth Avenue, a few blocks south of the dueling skyscrapers. &ldquo;The whole New York skyline has been destroyed. When I moved here I was thrilled with it, and now it&rsquo;s just getting disgusting. These new buildings have no identity, no design to them. We&rsquo;ve lost the character of New York, and it breaks my heart.&rdquo;</p></em><br /><br /><p>The <em>Guardian</em> goes inside some locals' struggle against the new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/949801/262-fifth-avenue" target="_blank">262 Fifth Avenue</a> condo tower by <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/949800/meganom" target="_blank">Meganom</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/9432773/slce-architects" target="_blank">SLCE Architects</a>. The East Siders protesting their obstructed view sheds are also not in favor of its appearance or the design for <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/260627/432-park-avenue" target="_blank">432 Park Avenue</a>, including several inspired teen critics on TikTok.</p> <p><em>NYT</em> critic Michael Kimmelman also <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150391291/michael-kimmelman-again-asks-should-new-york-regulate-its-skyline" target="_blank">wrote of their plight</a> last year, declaring theirs and other <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150079927/residents-sue-to-stop-sutton-58-high-rise-construction-in-nyc" target="_blank">opposition attempts</a> a noble attempt at restoring the city&rsquo;s history in an era defined by zoning manipulation and visible inequality.&nbsp;</p> <p>A preservationist named Jorge Otero-Pailos told Kimmelman last October that new regulations are needed to &ldquo;guarantee a collective experience, a sense of shared identity and civic meaning, which can bind New Yorkers across generations and centuries.&rdquo;</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150418072/google-nyc-s-new-adaptive-reuse-hq-design-by-gensler-and-cookfox-opens-at-hudson-square Google NYC's new adaptive-reuse HQ design by Gensler and COOKFOX opens at Hudson Square Josh Niland 2024-02-27T12:52:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/47/47ed1eae30ed95c6ade96272d5c9d82c.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/52478217/google-inc" target="_blank">Google</a>&rsquo;s brand new New York City headquarters inside St. John&rsquo;s Terminal at Hudson Square has opened following the completion of a five-year and $2.1 billion project designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/cookfox" target="_blank">COOKFOX Architects</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/gensler" target="_blank">Gensler</a>.</p> <p>The renovation of the two-block-long former rail terminus yields a total of 1.3 million square feet of new offices. Another nine stories were added above the existing structure. The building will house some 3,000 employees of the tech giant, who said in a <a href="https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/google-nyc-st-johns-terminal-office/" target="_blank">blog post</a> that its design is responsive to a research-driven office strategy and supports a new workplace model that&rsquo;s meant to foster greater collaboration, creativity, and growth.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/78/78a09089230c3914874fb2e132f6decd.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/78/78a09089230c3914874fb2e132f6decd.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: courtesy of Google</figcaption></figure><p>After restoring the original three floors remaining from its peak usage in the 1930s, the design team created a welcoming space defined by an exterior cut facade detailed on its northern side with reused rail beds that had been leftovers and are kept semi-exposed to create a visible linkage between past and present.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3d/3dad76b33bfae04439d8d7dfe8c11cb8.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3d/3dad76b33bfae04439d8d7dfe8c11cb8.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150417955/plans-revealed-for-hudson-yards-phase-two-with-several-towers-and-a-potential-casino Plans revealed for Hudson Yards Phase Two with several towers and a potential casino Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-02-26T12:03:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/49/49d396f3701746c47015e9bb97451b54.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The next chapter in New York&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/53803/hudson-yards/" target="_blank">Hudson Yards</a> has been revealed, with developers filing a bid for a potential mixed-use casino complex. <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/31717720/related-companies" target="_blank">Related Companies</a> and Wynn Resorts <a href="https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2024M0108" target="_blank">submitted plans</a>&nbsp;as part of an environmental impact process last week with the New York City Department of City Planning, which includes two scenarios for the plot directly west of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/811942/vessel" target="_blank">The Vessel</a>.</p> <p>The proposed site is currently occupied by the West Side Yard and would see the Hudson Yards development expand west, separated from the Hudson River only by 12th Avenue. The plot would also be wrapped on three sides by the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2191/high-line" target="_blank">High Line</a>, which already borders the south side of the existing Hudson Yards development.</p> <p>In 2020, Related Companies offered an indicative insight into the architectural intent for the site when it <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150178998/hudson-yards-repackages-rendering-to-assuage-park-wall-worries" target="_blank">published renderings</a> to assuage concerns that a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150178193/700-foot-wall-could-turn-hudson-yards-into-a-real-gated-community" target="_blank">700-foot wall</a> would separate the development from The High&nbsp;Line.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1f/1ff706c9defe0e724aed748605a442c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1f/1ff706c9defe0e724aed748605a442c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Hudson Yards Phase Two proposed plan. Massing and plan credit: Related/<a href="https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2024M0108" target="_blank">NYC Planning</a></figcaption></figure></figure><p>Both scenarios sub...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150416701/revised-design-published-for-foster-partners-midtown-bus-terminal-in-new-york-city Revised design published for Foster + Partners’ Midtown Bus Terminal in New York City Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-02-15T11:27:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/62/627c387620d640c8adbff052048ac1b2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/29732595/the-port-authority-of-new-york-new-jersey" target="_blank">The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey</a> has published revised plans for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150320164/foster-partners-selected-to-lead-port-authority-s-new-midtown-bus-terminal-design" target="_blank">new Midtown Bus Terminal</a>. The scheme, designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a>, will replace the existing terminal that opened in 1950.</p> <p>The $10 billion facility will include a 2.1 million square foot terminal with a separate storage and staging building and new ramps leading directly in and out of the Lincoln Tunnel. The revised plans will also include the permanent closure of a portion of 41st Street between Eight and Ninth avenues, as well as a central main entrance, more street-level retail, and a multi-story indoor atrium and new public open space.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/57/5770f4cb503cc041cc0cf9ea16852239.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/57/5770f4cb503cc041cc0cf9ea16852239.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Interior view of the proposed facility to replace the main terminal. Image credit: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The project is to be delivered through a phased construction approach over four years, with a projected completion in 2032. The new staging and bus storage facility will be delivered first, so as to serve as a temporary terminal while the exis...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150416334/big-unveils-design-for-new-freedom-plaza-development-along-manhattan-s-east-river BIG unveils design for new Freedom Plaza development along Manhattan's East River Josh Niland 2024-02-12T19:35:00-05:00 >2024-12-09T16:31:09-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/46/46fde46f56403a38752944720097d448.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Plans for a four-tower scheme designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/39902/big-bjarke-ingels-group" target="_blank">BIG</a> for the east side of Manhattan have been announced by developers Soloviev Group and Mohegan in advance of its commencement in Midtown.</p> <p>Their transformative Freedom Plaza project will be realized on a 6.7-acre plot near the United Nations complex overlooking the FDR Drive and East River between 38th and 41st Street at First Avenue.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/91/91205712d368f67931388af9e567e77a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/91/91205712d368f67931388af9e567e77a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering by Negativ</figcaption></figure><p>The program calls for two pairs of hotel and condominium towers connected via a skybridge, and addressing the Queens shoreline with a landscaped park and small Museum of Freedom and Democracy forming in the ground-level plaza underneath. A total of 4.77 acres of publicly accessible space will be included therein, flanked by the 1,325-unit residential component to the southern orientation. Nearly half (40%) will be dedicated to affordable housing, according to the project announcement.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/81754834daf80d5d2831cacf370d26c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/81754834daf80d5d2831cacf370d26c4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering by Negativ</figcaption></figure><p>A casino space tied to the developer's bid for one of three available gambling license...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150415439/kpf-reveals-supertall-midtown-manhattan-tower-behind-arched-windows KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-02-05T11:22:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c6/c66f4386101a6ba06e5292f9a159f09c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/776/kohn-pedersen-fox-associates" target="_blank">KPF</a> has released new images of a supertall tower currently under construction in Midtown <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/112647/manhattan" target="_blank">Manhattan</a>. Named 520 Fifth Avenue, the tower rises 1,000 feet to &ldquo;strike a distinctive presence on the most famous skyline in the world and rub shoulders with distinguished architectural icons,&rdquo; according to the design team.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ce/cea55de22d8d1be568c053044ee37c56.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ce/cea55de22d8d1be568c053044ee37c56.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Binyan Studios</figcaption></figure></figure><p>When completed in 2025, the 450,000-square-foot tower will contain residential and office functions alongside ground-floor retail. The interiors have been designed to provide &ldquo;venues of quiet retreat and spirited engagement,&rdquo; while also targeting <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/5824/leed" target="_blank">LEED</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2072659/well-certification" target="_blank">WELL</a>, and WIREDSCORE certifications.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/db2054ff309473a1b6952220060ec7fe.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/db2054ff309473a1b6952220060ec7fe.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Binyan Studios</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The scheme&rsquo;s exterior is defined by a motif of arched windows with design details inspired by the tower&rsquo;s prominent neighbors including The Century Association, the New York Public Library, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, and the Chrysler Building. The tower is also expected to the the second tallest on Fifth Avenue after th...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150414844/som-completes-two-manhattan-west-marking-a-major-milestone-for-corporate-office-design-in-nyc SOM completes Two Manhattan West, marking a major milestone for corporate office design in NYC Josh Niland 2024-01-31T15:18:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d2/d202bc333cf25eb44c640ac9aebcbd4f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/skidmoreowingsmerrill" target="_blank">SOM</a> has completed work on their Two Manhattan West tower project to culminate the shorter second half of its $4.5 billion mixed-use Manhattan West development in New York City.&nbsp;</p> <p>The four-year construction effort yielded a total two million square feet of new office space that was built above active railroad tracks in what the firm describes as an "extraordinary" advancement of the methods used in urban design, structural engineering, and architecture.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/319ffbc6ae200ce8bc67d64175d83c3f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/319ffbc6ae200ce8bc67d64175d83c3f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo: Dave Burk &copy; SOM</figcaption></figure><p>It joins SOM's already-completed One Manhattan West office tower and five other buildings at the eight-acre mixed-use site, which is being developed to over seven million square feet by <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1017245/brookfield-properties" target="_blank">Brookfield Properties</a>. Design Principal Kim Van Holsbeke says it offers a "thriving new urban destination."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3e/3e59e2ca6d8d98ef3b409ebcb20f5a19.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3e/3e59e2ca6d8d98ef3b409ebcb20f5a19.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo: Dave Burk &copy; SOM</figcaption></figure><p>By extending the urban fabric of the development west to its new boundary at Ninth Avenue and 31st Street, Two Manhattan West creates a new gateway to the neighborhood backed by the four smaller buildin...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150414544/major-cantilevering-hotel-tower-for-midtown-manhattan-revealed-by-marin-architects Major cantilevering hotel tower for Midtown Manhattan revealed by Marin Architects Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-01-29T11:28:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d3/d321a73599f64c09b9b1a4d7560d5c0e.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>New York City-based <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/71699080/marin-architects-p-c" target="_blank">Marin Architects</a> has revealed its design for a 42-story tower near Bryant Park in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/112647/manhattan" target="_blank">Manhattan</a>. Named the Xadia Hotel, and located at 57 West 39th Street, the scheme seeks to &ldquo;make a tasteful impression on the city skyline through a unique, cantilever fa&ccedil;ade and eye-catching interior lighting design,&rdquo; according to the design team.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/16/16096955ce7f7f1510c5716fc9a0eb8b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/16/16096955ce7f7f1510c5716fc9a0eb8b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Marin Architects</figcaption></figure></figure><p>From the outside, the scheme is defined by an illuminated crown sitting atop the tower. In placing the crown above the tower&rsquo;s otherwise minimalist facade treatment, the team sought to represent &ldquo;a departure from excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the power of understatement.&rdquo;</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4e390de8e89a0e8bf4f182f07bf70361.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4e390de8e89a0e8bf4f182f07bf70361.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Marin Architects</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The exterior also sees a significant 25-foot <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/536010/cantilever" target="_blank">cantilever</a> over an adjacent property, which the team estimates has allowed for the inclusion of an additional 68 units in the scheme. Inside, meanwhile, the tower will contain 173 guest rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant, a plaza, and an arcade.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d4/d44cb38b7d7623f6830f296e4359dbdf.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d4/d44cb38b7d7623f6830f296e4359dbdf.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image c...</figcaption></figure></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150410121/manhattan-s-office-building-spree-is-now-over-according-to-the-new-york-times Manhattan’s office building spree is now ‘over,’ according to the New York Times Josh Niland 2023-12-29T11:49:00-05:00 >2023-12-29T11:50:07-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/03/03a68cdaff3785c38a2e0a705bcaa128.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Just three large office towers &mdash; of more than 500,000 square feet &mdash; are being built across New York City, with two expected to open in 2024 or 2025 and nothing else projected to go up for years. Normally, a handful of sites that size would be in various stages of construction, with at least one opening every year since 2018, according to JLL, a real estate services firm.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Due to an obvious confluence of interest rates, office vacancy records, and construction costs, the <em>Times</em> says Manhattan is &ldquo;entering its most significant office construction drought since after the savings and loan crisis in the late 1980s and early &rsquo;90s.&rdquo; Recent superlatives like <a href="https://archinect.com/bjarke-ingels-group" target="_blank">BIG</a>&rsquo;s 66-story <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150391366/big-completes-award-winning-the-spiral-tower-in-manhattan" target="_blank">The Spiral</a> and the <a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a>-led <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1099059/270-park-avenue" target="_blank">270 Park Avenue</a> replacement may stand as the last major realized office designs before the early 2030s. Another three proposals totaling over 3 million square feet are stuck in the approvals pipeline as of right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>The stasis has notably led to the cancellation of the much-maligned ten-block <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150354910/penn-station-redevelopment-new-york-state-cancels-office-component-in-reverse-of-direction" target="_blank">Penn Station revitalization plan</a>, among other significant <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1495278/2-world-trade-center" target="_blank">stall-outs</a>. A &ldquo;flight&rdquo; to high-quality modernized office spaces of the kind featured in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/152595/425-park-avenue" target="_blank">425 Park Avenue</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/679257/one-vanderbilt" target="_blank">One Vanderbilt</a> could spark a turnaround if not for their asking price. As the report stated, some industry experts believe $200 or $300 per square foot rents might be a reality for similar buildin...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150407636/gingerbread-city-is-back-with-sweet-architectural-designs-in-london-and-new-york Gingerbread City is back with sweet architectural designs in London and New York Josh Niland 2023-12-11T13:42:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/13/139aafb5a4f5c1678c01320a3b011b3e.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>London's <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/704147/museum-of-architecture" target="_blank">Museum of Architecture</a> has revealed the 2023 slate of participating design firms in its annual <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1062036/gingerbread-city" target="_blank">Gingerbread City </a>exhibition, along with an expanded American component taking place in New York City through the end of the holiday season.</p> <p>For the dual city festival, participants were charged with interpreting the role water plays in urban development. Their designs comprised four zones (Urban Floodplain, Canal City, Frozen Landscape, and Underwater + Floating City) in both locations, with a fifth Desert Landscape area presenting a &ldquo;sweet feast for the eyes&rdquo; in New York. </p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b6/b6240d714e6e518ca7cd125932c67c94.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b6/b6240d714e6e518ca7cd125932c67c94.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>BubbleBurst Bonbon Museum: Spherical Symphony of Sweet Delights by Atelier Ten &copy; Luke O&rsquo;Donovan</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/be/be3b8dfad10f5920a44e8d6758dbf9b4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/be/be3b8dfad10f5920a44e8d6758dbf9b4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Bakewell Bridge by Allies and Morrison &copy; Luke O&rsquo;Donovan</figcaption></figure><p>Highlights from the more than 100 firms that contributed to the London exhibition include a BubbleBurst Bonbon Museum by <a href="https://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>, Jammy Jubilee by <a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1987/atelier-ten" target="_blank">Atelier Ten</a>&rsquo;s The Gingerbread Factory, the Bakewell Bridge by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/47465/allies-and-morrison" target="_blank">Allies and Morrison</a>, a...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150401204/foster-partners-270-park-avenue-replacement-tops-out-in-manhattan Foster + Partners' 270 Park Avenue replacement tops out in Manhattan Josh Niland 2023-11-21T20:00:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/30/303950f6dbb55481cfc9bc56c1553eb7.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A celebration was held this week to mark the official topping out of the new 60-story JPMorgan Chase headquarters at <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1099059/270-park-avenue" target="_blank">270 Park Avenue</a> in Manhattan.</p> <p>Designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a> to feature the latest approaches ascendant in post-pandemic workplace design, the building is beset with flexible office configurations and wellness spaces. </p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/60/60f5d9ae677e8ec3b586f2796532889d.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/60/60f5d9ae677e8ec3b586f2796532889d.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>The project was undertaken with a fair amount of controversy, as several preservation groups and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150057868/citing-environmental-concern-aiany-expresses-worry-over-the-demolition-of-som-s-270-park-avenue" target="_blank">AIANY</a> had <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150051227/planned-demolition-of-som-designed-jpmorgan-chase-hq-draws-criticism" target="_blank">lobbied heavily</a> in favor of preserving its <a href="https://archinect.com/skidmoreowingsmerrill" target="_blank">SOM</a>-designed predecessor, known by its original title, the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1099107/union-carbide-building" target="_blank">Union Carbide Building</a>. <br></p> <p>Foster + Partners hopes the new building will follow its lead to become an equally revolutionary contribution to American <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/65945/office-design" target="_blank">office design</a>.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3b/3b207feafc99b5a1a6461dde7e261ae3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3b/3b207feafc99b5a1a6461dde7e261ae3.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>Norman Foster said: &ldquo;In 1811, when this site was countryside, the city commissioners created a master plan for New York. It was bold, innovative, and reflected an optimism for the future. Today, over two hundred years later, th...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150399011/wework-seeks-to-vacate-40-new-york-properties-following-bankruptcy-filing WeWork seeks to vacate 40 New York properties following bankruptcy filing Josh Niland 2023-11-15T14:32:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/61/61ddc1025295c823bf810c32fb561818.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>After officially <a href="https://apnews.com/article/wework-bankruptcy-be8c36b9720377334645e37c73d55e6e" target="_blank">filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</a> last week, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/571846/wework" target="_blank">WeWork</a> has released a subsequent <a href="https://document.epiq11.com/document/getdocumentbycode?docId=4244811&amp;projectCode=WWK&amp;source=DM" target="_blank">list</a> of 40 &ldquo;underperforming locations&rdquo; across New York City that the company hopes to walk away from over the coming months pending court approvals.</p> <p>The news was first <a href="https://commercialobserver.com/2023/11/wework-bankruptcy-rejects-40-leases-new-york/" target="_blank">made public</a> via the <em>Commercial Observer</em>, which also reported WeWork as identifying another 29 properties in the U.S. and Canada it plans to relinquish. The news adds to concerns over the performance of the commercial real estate market in New York and other cities. WeWork had been, until very recently, one of the biggest tenants in Manhattan.</p> <p>The company has retained Hilco Real Estate to re-negotiate terms on its more than 400 outstanding leases and will allow some members to re-negotiate with landlords directly in certain cases. Current members will be transferred to better-performing locations still operated by WeWork. (The company has a total of 779 properties worldwide.)</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/34/34943dc99ae3041a50b919c3421b5030.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/34/34943dc99ae3041a50b919c3421b5030.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Related on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150330298/wework-is-cutting-back-as-losses-continue-into-q3" target="_blank">WeWork is cutting ...</a></figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150396914/rafael-vi-oly-architects-resumes-construction-on-renamed-125-greenwich-street-condo-tower-in-manhattan Rafael Viñoly Architects resumes construction on renamed 125 Greenwich Street condo tower in Manhattan Josh Niland 2023-11-08T17:36:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8d/8d874ae8fec7ce3fa6ffd50f03f624b4.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Construction is in full swing again on a&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1868/rafael-vi-oly-architects" target="_blank">Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly Architects</a>-designed 88-story <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1281747/125-greenwich-street" target="_blank">125 Greenwich Street</a> Manhattan residential project after resuming earlier this year following a four-year pause.&nbsp;</p> <p>The news comes as the blog <a href="https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/10/the-greenwich-continues-to-wrap-up-construction-at-125-greenwich-street-in-financial-district-manhattan.html" target="_blank">New York YIMBY</a> reports scenes of added glass curtain panels and other facade elements amidst renewed construction at or near the crown of the 912-foot tower. The firm followed with an announcement this week stating the project will now be completed in 2024 and under the new monicker The Greenwich by Rafael Vi&ntilde;oly, honoring the legacy of their late founder, who <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150341204/rafael-vi-oly-passes-away-aged-78" target="_blank">passed away in March</a> at the age of 78.</p> <p>The restart was expected after February's announcement that developers had <a href="https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/02/01/long-stalled-125-greenwich-condo-tower-to-resume-with-313m-loan/" target="_blank">finally secured</a> the $313 million needed to complete the project after it <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150126370/rafael-vi-oly-s-lower-manhattan-residential-tower-125-greenwich-street-tops-out-at-912-feet" target="_blank">topped out</a> in March of 2019.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/37/37fa46e111f736f7dd97b74000a90e83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/37/37fa46e111f736f7dd97b74000a90e83.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo: Evan Joseph (provided)</figcaption></figure><p>Once complete, the parallelogram-shaped design will showcase his storied facility with structural engineering and what his son Rom&aacute;n Vi&ntilde;oly describes in a press rel...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150391619/flatiron-building-developers-announce-residential-conversion-plans Flatiron Building developers announce residential conversion plans Josh Niland 2023-10-26T20:08:00-04:00 >2024-12-09T16:31:09-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ec/ecdb6e757823787a5dec0d7e3a8b0790.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The building&rsquo;s future as housing began to take shape this week when the Brodsky Organization, a residential developer, bought a stake in the 22-story, triangular-shaped tower on Fifth Avenue. Brodsky will lead the conversion, carving out units &mdash; either for sale as condominiums or as rentals &mdash; from the notoriously awkward space. The exact layout and the number of new residences have not been determined.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The project will take about three years to complete once plans finally clear the lengthy approval process. Developers told the <em>New York Times </em>they are considering multiple schemes but have yet to determine the total number of residential units the conversion will create.&nbsp;</p> <p>The saga began with a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150344280/the-flatiron-building-is-still-up-for-grabs-after-auction-winner-fails-to-make-deposit" target="_blank">botched auction sale</a> in March and has implications as the Flatiron, which was one of New York&rsquo;s first skyscrapers, is now the most historically significant structure included in the city&rsquo;s push to create 40,000 housing units out of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150335606/new-york-city-announces-new-40-000-unit-adaptive-reuse-office-conversion-plan" target="_blank">its existing office stock</a>&nbsp;by the end of the decade.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150391366/big-completes-award-winning-the-spiral-tower-in-manhattan BIG completes award-winning The Spiral tower in Manhattan Josh Niland 2023-10-25T19:57:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cd/cde7aeb20068c03067c7414a266611e8.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/39902/big-bjarke-ingels-group" target="_blank">BIG</a> has shared photos to follow the firm&rsquo;s completion of the new 2.8 million-square-foot <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/147663869/big-s-concept-for-a-spiraling-landscape-tower-in-nyc-s-hudson-yards" target="_blank">The Spiral</a> office tower in Midtown Manhattan. </p> <p>Located at the entrance to the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2191/high-line" target="_blank">High Line Park</a> on 34th Street between 10th Avenue and Hudson Boulevard, the 66-story structure rises to a total height of 1,031.5 feet and offers the neighborhood skyline a distinctive new visual identity taken from its stepped silhouette and a ribbon of outdoor terraces that cascade down the setback facade to a street level podium. </p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/17/17943f538cb984ce35ccc2f69e883049.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/17/17943f538cb984ce35ccc2f69e883049.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo &copy; Laurian Ghinitoiu</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9e/9e959e686448c456568c49888ef0f3f3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9e/9e959e686448c456568c49888ef0f3f3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo &copy; Laurian Ghinitoiu</figcaption></figure><p>The design team, which also included <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150326509/adamson-associates-inc" target="_blank">Adamson Associates</a>, made wind- and drought-resistant biophilic elements a central part of the building&rsquo;s exterior, working to unprecedented new heights for commercial high-rises. Certain plant species were selected for their ability to flower as early as February, in combination with evergreen ivy varieties. The program also creates flexible workspaces and includes an exclusive clubhouse on the uppermos...</p>