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Oct 2, 2013 11:51 PM |
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Originally Posted by Crawford
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with the development of 107 and 225, I can say that W. 57 DEFINITELY needs a signature tower that both breaks through the general plateau and probably ends in a spire.
Also, the fact that they're moving the bulk of 225 to one side is a VERY good sign for 220 CPS. I expect no less that a supertall from Vornado, esp. now that Extell has basically rearranged 225 W 57 to accommodate 220 CPS.
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I agree that we need a spire or something other than a flat roof for the tallest building in Midtown. This building will be taller than others such as the north tower at Hudson Yards, 111 W. 57th, obviously the Tower Verre. With 432 as it is, we should have something more as tallest.
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Originally Posted by antinimby
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This could turn out to be a permanent eyesore considering its gargantuan size.
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The problem is that this building is residential, and not office. There are so many more options with residential than office, we expected more, especially with how nice One57 turned out.
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Originally Posted by Onn
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Totally totally disagree on Trump Tower! It's a beautiful building, you really have to see it in person if you don't believe. Best new US skyscraper of the last 20 years, at least. New York hasn't put out anything better.
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This isn't about Trump Tower Chicago. Let's not debate that here.
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Originally Posted by TouchTheSky13
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The base for Nordtrom's is so incoherent with the rest of the tower, which leads me to believe that this is not final. Can anyone confirm this?
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Looks to me like it's intended that each section work somewhat independent in the overall scheme - store, hotel, residential. It reminds me of SHoP's early design for that sight, which took that concept even further.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/143684997/large.jpg
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Originally Posted by babybackribs2314
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given they already received approval for the cantilever at the meeting, I highly doubt this is a mock-up or anything but the final design;
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Well that sucks. Even though it was only CB5, and not Landmarks, I was somehow under the impression that Extell would accept whatever judgement was found there. It's the cantilver that annoys me most, more even than a flat roof. I don't like it, and no matter how much better they can make the tower look, if its in that form, with that cantilver, it will annoy me. It's like a tower sitting off the roof of another tower. I wan't unity in this design, so when I look up I'm getting the full scope of the building. The only good thing about the cantilvert is that you won't notice it on the skyline.
Anyway, the media is becoming more vaguely aware of these towers, even if the reports continue to be inaccurate. Check the video in the link...
http://pix11.com/2013/10/02/new-luxu...#axzz2gbrRWq6e
The towers of West 57th Street: NYC’s tallest residential building will soon have skyscraping company
October 10, 2013
by Allison Kaden
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There are some big plans for West 57th Street. However, this midtown thoroughfare will not be filled with office buildings, but sky-high residential towers.
“A wall of glass towers guarding Central Park and blocking out everybody else, I guess that’s where we are going,” New Yorker Tony Regno said.
One57, slated to be the city’s tallest residential tower when it opens next year, has already sold units worth tens of millions of dollars. It’s more than 1000 feet high and will soon have similar neighbors.
The plan for 217 West 57th street was just unveiled. The tall residential tower would rival One World Trade Center in height if you don’t count the spire. Nordstrom’s would take up the lower floors.
Add in the planned mega high-rise at 107 West 57th and it’s a trio of towers built for the very rich all along one strip.
While some are worried these exclusive buildings will cast shadows and block views, not everyone is unhappy.
“We’re building so it’s showing signs of promise. Our economy is growing… so I think it’s a good thing for everybody,” John Sonitis said.
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