NEW YORK | 80 South Street | 1,436 FT | 113 FLOORS

[NYguy]

More confirmation of some height adjustment...
https://www.facebook.com/MoraliArchitects

Q. the revisions look like theres an increase in height?

A. We are experimenting a bit with increasing the height using different elements, but want to keep the majority of the roof height at 998'

Meanwhile, looks like they have added about 20 ft to the design...
https://www.facebook.com/MoraliArchi...type=3&theater

[World Citizen]

Looks really modern, a great adition to the lower manhattan skyline. Have they specified when they could posibly begin the actual construction?

[Dac150]

It'll be interesting to see how this pans out - it seems like it'll be an attention grabber.

[Duck From NY]

It's weird, and I guess I like it. Build it.

[TechTalkGuy]

Originally Posted by NYguy

More confirmation of some height adjustment...
https://www.facebook.com/MoraliArchitects

I actually like this view the best:

[NYguy]

It's improving. I still don't think we've seen the final version.

[JayPro]

Not that IMO counts for much; but here goes:

Wanna make this a no-doubt supertall?

Along each of the edges of the South St. elevation setbacks, add one simple, yet distinct spire element apiece. Have each one from left to right decrease heightwise, but only by so much as the right-most one would exceed the height of the sky-garden roof.

And yes...have these spires *slant skyward* as a continuum of the setback behavior. Don't get all faux-conservative by adjusting to make them straight; but don't get too involved with gussying them up or connecting them, either.

This building is marketed as something radically different; so make it so...like the 855' Lord Foster-designed one going up with the three fins.In both cases, the concept of leaving well enough alone is a very good thing to adhere to. Lord Foster succeeded with his aforementioned; let's see if the next round of tweaking here bears similarly good fruit.

Yes, NYGuy, we *are* close. But how much so is IMO tantalizingly fascinating to learn with each "official" render.

[Roadcruiser1]

Originally Posted by JayPro

Not that IMO counts for much; but here goes:

Wanna make this a no-doubt supertall?

Along each of the edges of the South St. elevation setbacks, add one simple, yet distinct spire element apiece. Have each one from left to right decrease heightwise, but only by so much as the right-most one would exceed the height of the sky-garden roof.

And yes...have these spires *slant skyward* as a continuum of the setback behavior. Don't get all faux-conservative by adjusting to make them straight; but don't get too involved with gussying them up or connecting them, either.

This building is marketed as something radically different; so make it so...like the 855' Lord Foster-designed one going up with the three fins.In both cases, the concept of leaving well enough alone is a very good thing to adhere to. Lord Foster succeeded with his aforementioned; let's see if the next round of tweaking here bears similarly good fruit.

Yes, NYGuy, we *are* close. But how much so is IMO tantalizingly fascinating to learn with each "official" render.

The architects are trying to fit a spire to the design. Let's just see what they come up with first.

[babybackribs2314]

Everything you want to know about 80 South Street.

http://www.yimbynews.com/2013/02/int...-80-south.html

[NYCLuver]

Curbed NY is now reporting this tower at 1,018 Feet tall. The Link is below.

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2013/0...ve_by_2016.php

[hunser]

^ Nice, so it's finally a 1000 footer.

Originally Posted by babybackribs2314

Everything you want to know about 80 South Street.

http://www.yimbynews.com/2013/02/int...-80-south.html

That's pretty neat man, good job.

[NYguy]

Fantastic, can't wait to see that model...

[NYguy]

http://www.realtytoday.com/articles/...t-revealed.htm

Feb 26, 2013

In an Interview with New York YIMBY, Antony Morali, chief architect of Morali, said that the design has been created keeping in mind the effect of Hurricane Sandy.

"Well the Federal Government raised the base sea level elevation-they call it the BFE-I mean, we were already at about four feet above ground. But for any habitable space, I think it's going to go up to about eight or nine feet, so no habitable space can be below that at the Seaport. So basically what we're doing is raising the level of our city." Morali said in the interview.

He also added that the building's plans were moving along well and the 'rough deadline' is 2016. However, he was not very certain of the completion date.

The design has not yet been approved by the Department of Buildings. The planners, developers and architects are in constant touch with the department and are hopeful of acquiring certifications on the air rights that they have purchased from the neighboring buildings, reports New York Observer.

[babybackribs2314]

I think one of the most significant things this tower portends is the transformation of the neighborhood from commercial to residential. Until the flooding risks can be completely mitigated--which won't be for decades, if ever--it will be impossible for firms to keep offices in the area.

[Crawford]

Originally Posted by babybackribs2314

I think one of the most significant things this tower portends is the transformation of the neighborhood from commercial to residential. Until the flooding risks can be completely mitigated--which won't be for decades, if ever--it will be impossible for firms to keep offices in the area.

This area has been slowly transitioning from more commercial to more residential for decades now, but I don't think Sandy is a major factor.

Commercial rents are higher in other parts of the city, which isn't really related to potential flooding. The Meatpacking district has sky-high commercial rents and had some flooding, for example. There's no difference in relative flood risk.

And the issues related to Sandy mostly amount to moving sensitive equipment well above sea level. It's an expensive and time-consuming fix, but not particularly challenging.

[Design-mind]

Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

I actually like this view the best:

Agree that the South street view is the best side. It will also make for a nice addition to the downtown since it does not feel heavy like a lot of the 70's buildings in the area. Hopefully they won't loose any height.

[skyscrapercitirocks]

Hadn't this building been cancelled? Or It revived?

[fimiak]

Originally Posted by skyscrapercitirocks

Hadn't this building been cancelled? Or It revived?

Revived.

[Stained]

I am excited for this one for multiple reasons. I have always loved downtown, and this buildings unique look will simply add more contrast to an already gorgeous collection. Also, with midtown exploding like it is, it it nice to see more development in Lower Manhattan, especially with another 1000+ footer.

[Zapatan]

^Agreed, there literally could not be a better place for a building like this.