Even more perilous, the promised second phase of Hudson Yards — eight additional buildings, including a school, more luxury condos and office space — appears on indefinite hold as the developer, the Related Companies, seeks federal financing for a nearly 10-acre platform on which it will be built.
Related, which had said the entire project would be finished in 2024, no longer offers an estimated completion date.
— The New York Times
The New York Times is reporting on the uncertain future of the $25 billion Hudson Yards mega-development in Manhattan’s Far West Side. The starchitect-studded development is reeling from ongoing effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic, as luxury condos remain unsold and commercial tenants go... View full entry
The Hudson River Park Trust is looking for developers to build its new Gansevoort Peninsula, a 5.5-acre park to be built on what was once 13th Avenue. [...]
The Whitney Museum of American Art will also build one of the country’s largest public art projects on the southern edge of the peninsula featuring and installation called "Day’s End" by David Hammons.
— Real Estate Weekly
According to Hudson River Park Trust planning documents, Manhattan's new $70 million Gansevoort Peninsula Park will include a "sandy beach area with kayak access on the south side, a lawn and seating area north of the beach, a large sports field, a salt marsh with habitat enhancements on the north... View full entry
SCI-Arc presents their Spring 2021 public programs. This lecture series welcomes an array of esteemed guests whose lectures touch on topics ranging from an array of disciplines including film, music, art, dance, politics, and more. In addition to their upcoming lectures, the Spring term hosts... View full entry
Ford Motor Co. of Dearborn has brought on New York City-based EverGreene Architectural Arts, one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S., to revive the grandest areas of Michigan Central Station, including the main waiting area, arcade, ticket lobby, and restaurant. The company specializes in restoring historic buildings. — DBusiness Magazine
Ford purchased Detroit's historic but long-vacant Michigan Central Station in 2018 with plans to redevelop the hulking structure as the shining centerpiece of the company's new 30-acre Corktown mobility innovation district. PAU was brought on as the lead architect and strategic planner, and in... View full entry
Zaha Hadid Architects has been selected to design Phase II of the International Exhibition Centre in Beijing. Located next to the city's Capital International Airport in the Shunyi District, the venue is expanding its capacity to host conferences, trade fairs, and industry events by 438,500 square... View full entry
The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the conservation, study, and interpretations of architecture, landscapes, and urbanism globally. Selected for their contributions towards the profession and its practice through scholarship, teaching, and... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Wood. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to... View full entry
The world’s first 3D-printed school will soon rise on the African island nation of Madagascar. With a speedy construction timeline and a process that can be easily replicated, the school could become a new model for providing much-needed educational spaces in underresourced communities. — Fast Company
The project was designed by Studio Mortazavi, an architecture firm based in San Francisco and Lisbon, in collaboration with Thinking Huts, a nonprofit aiming to increase global access to education through 3D printing, reports Fast Company. Moreover, according to Fast Company, architect... View full entry
Renderings have been released for a tower replacing Midtown’s Grand Hyatt Hotel, Donald Trump’s first major Manhattan development. The proposed project at 175 Park Avenue would rise up to 83 stories and 1,646 feet, making it NYC's second-tallest building. The design comes from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and includes infrastructure upgrades to Grand Central Terminal and the subway station, as well as three elevated public outdoor spaces that wrap around the building. — 6sqft
The office tower formerly known as 666 Fifth Avenue has shed both its superstitious address and its controversial connection to the Kushners. Brookfield Asset Management will undertake a $400 million overhaul of the 41-story Midton office tower. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, it will have a new glass facade and floor-to-ceiling windows, a new lobby and retail spaces, and new outdoor terraces when it’s completed in 2022. — 6sqft
Here at Archinect, we highlight academic events and lectures that provide insight and access to public programming created by architecture schools. Year after year, these events welcome various leaders and innovators within architecture, design, and its adjacent fields of study. While in-person... View full entry
Are you looking to advance your architectural career with positions that require your extensive professional experience, substantial qualifications, and solid leadership skills? Consider these ten featured employers with active job openings for advanced to senior-level positions in Los Angeles... View full entry
This week's featured virtual event happenings, from Archinect's Virtual Event Guide, address black landscape architects, a studio visit with 5468796, a conversation with a Canadian Indigenous architecture icon, a conference on smart buildings/cities, and more. Are you hosting a virtual... View full entry
The wait is over, and the votes are in! 2020 was a strange year but it encouraged many schools to get creative and explore graphic design possibilities for their virtual lecture series. Our 2020 Get Lectured poster competition generated a total of 693 votes from the Archinect community and... View full entry
The new Canoe Landing Campus designed by ZAS Architects in Toronto introduces a social and educational offering that was missing in CityPlace, one of Toronto's most populated residential developments. © Michael Muraz. The new project houses a $65 million community recreation center, public... View full entry
