NEW YORK | 432 Park Avenue (Drake Hotel dev.) | (1,396) FT / 432 M | 89 FLOORS - Page 155

NYguy · #**3081** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 7:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by babybackribs2314

It has been cold the past few days! And extremely gloomy... today is the first 'nice' day in a week!

Well, it hasn't been my idea of cold, and it hasn't been freezing. It can also be gloomy in the summertime, but you expect that in these parts, and especially around this time of year. It's been nicer than can be expected, and I guess that also contributes to the speed of development with this tower.

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Originally Posted by Guiltyspark

It just occurred to me that the lighting (if done correctly) in the "gaps" between segments could actually make me like this tower. At least at night.

I was thinking about that lighting earlier. Being such a prominent tower, it would look spectacular with some type of effect, maybe a cascading lighting scheme.

manhattanmatt · #**3082** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by hunser

New York density baby...

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2013/0...l_extended.php

Pic taken by BHS broker Matthew Russell. Blog: http://manhattanmatt.tumblr.com/post...et-to-watch-as

I'm glad you guys enjoyed the picture! As mentioned, I have an amazing view of the site, and thanks to google analytics I found that you guys linked to me! I had no idea that this type of community existed, but hopefully I can help contribute.

If you need/want any more pictures as the site goes up. Please just let me know.

hunser · #**3083** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 8:39 PM**

^Yeah we are skyscraper geeks, and something as tall as this behemoth draws special interest.

And btw it's nice you signed up here. I / we would certainly appreciate a once a week update!

Skyguy_7 · #**3084** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 8:51 PM**

What a great vantage point. Considering the obvious speed of this project, hourly updates would also be appreciated! Haha

Onn · #**3085** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 10:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by manhattanmatt

If you need/want any more pictures as the site goes up. Please just let me know.

Yes PLEASE! I'm pretty sure you have the best view in the house, the webcams can be kind of fuzzy at times. We also expect that you confer with construction staff on questions when asked and sneak into the site at night to get up close photos. (Just kidding!)

NYCLuver · #**3086** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by manhattanmatt

I'm glad you guys enjoyed the picture! As mentioned, I have an amazing view of the site, and thanks to google analytics I found that you guys linked to me! I had no idea that this type of community existed, but hopefully I can help contribute.

If you need/want any more pictures as the site goes up. Please just let me know.

We would love more of those photos! I actually tweeted you on Twitter. :lol:

ATLksuGUY · #**3087** Posted **Jan 17, 2013, 11:30 PM**

Welcome Matt!! Glad to have you, and pics of construction are kinda what we live for around here! So by all means.

kpdrummer82 · #**3088** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

It hasn't been. It's actually been "nice" out, or warmer than could be expected this time of year. I'm sure a cold snap is on the way though.

Well I mean it did snow like two days ago, but really it hasn't been that cold, hopefully all the cement work will get done with flying colors though, thanks for the pic updates everyone.

flemington · #**3089** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 3:29 AM**

I'm sure we are all glad that you joined this great forum, Matt!!! Welcome!!! Waiting for your weekly updates! )))

Notyrview · #**3090** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 4:38 AM**

That last pic is sickening.

manhattanmatt · #**3091** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 7:14 PM**

Hey everyone! As a geek myself, I will be more than happy to provide weekly updates

While I haven't done it yet, I'll probably read through all 150+ pages at some point so I'm on board with all of you (and to share in the enjoyment, obviously).

The reason it actually took me so long to reply was because I was trying to find one of the videos I shot while they were blasting. Every day I got to hear three whistles and then KABOOM. Sadly I did not locate them, but I'll see if I can do some better digging later on.

At some point I'll mention you guys on my blog and start posting the weekly pics there, but until then here is a pic from today (Friday). Full Res Image Here

While not much has happened in the last day or so, I'm sure you will pick this apart like one of those "find what's different" games.

QUEENSNYMAN · #**3092** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 7:22 PM**

Thank You Matt for a great picture, looking forward for your great contribution on this tower!

yankeesfan1000 · #**3093** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 7:38 PM**

Welcome Matt! You've got a great vantage point, looking forward to whatever you have the time to contribute in terms of updates.

NYguy · #**3094** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 7:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by manhattanmatt

I had no idea that this type of community existed, but hopefully I can help contribute.

If you need/want any more pictures as the site goes up. Please just let me know.

Keep'em coming....

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Originally Posted by kpdrummer82

Well I mean it did snow like two days ago, but really it hasn't been that cold,

If you call that snow...

(January 18, 2013)

www.432park.com

sw5710 · #**3095** Posted **Jan 18, 2013, 8:03 PM**

Thanks for the pictures Matt!

ATLksuGUY · #**3096** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 2:00 AM**

NYGUY, did they move that cam, or increase the resolution? That looks different than that camera has looked in the past. Thanks for the updates though. They are appreciated!

NYCrules · #**3097** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 2:48 AM**

Can anyone please let me know what is the 432 park avenue's footprint dimension going to be??? Let me know in metres...

sw5710 · #**3098** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 7:59 PM**

Lots of core rebar going in today.

Marc from Rotterdam · #**3099** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 8:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYCrules

Can anyone please let me know what is the 432 park avenue's footprint dimension going to be??? Let me know in metres...

The base of the tower has sides of 93' 6", so 28,3 m.

jd3189 · #**3100** Posted **Jan 19, 2013, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by manhattanmatt

Hey everyone! As a geek myself, I will be more than happy to provide weekly updates

While I haven't done it yet, I'll probably read through all 150+ pages at some point so I'm on board with all of you (and to share in the enjoyment, obviously).

The reason it actually took me so long to reply was because I was trying to find one of the videos I shot while they were blasting. Every day I got to hear three whistles and then KABOOM. Sadly I did not locate them, but I'll see if I can do some better digging later on.

At some point I'll mention you guys on my blog and start posting the weekly pics there, but until then here is a pic from today (Friday). Full Res Image Here

While not much has happened in the last day or so, I'm sure you will pick this apart like one of those "find what's different" games.

Cool. By the way, this is an awesome view.