NEW YORK | 425 Park Ave | 860 FT | 42 FLOORS - Page 13

NYguy · #**241** Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 8:23 PM**

^

I think it's beautiful.

If this doesn't make you fall in love with the building, nothing will...

wilfredo267 · #**242** Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 9:04 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYguy

^

I think it's beautiful.

If this doesn't make you fall in love with the building, nothing will...

future classic

pico44 · #**243** Posted **Jul 12, 2014, 11:10 AM**

^

I have to say, that lobby shot is drop dead gorgeous. I still feel like they picked the worst design from the competition, but the lobby certainly makes up for some of that sense of loss. Wowsers!

NYguy · #**244** Posted **Jul 12, 2014, 12:01 PM**

I think Foster has put the "Park Avenue" back in Park Avenue, at least as far as office towers go. Let's see it get built.

chris08876 · #**245** Posted **Jul 21, 2014, 4:10 AM**

* Far Right we can see 425 Park Ave incorporated into the skyline. Notice the fins.

Credit: VISUALHOUSE ; http://www.visualhouse.co/

tyleraf · #**246** Posted **Jul 21, 2014, 6:34 AM**

Wow! What a beautiful building. My only dislike is that it isn't taller.

Michael12374 · #**247** Posted **Jul 21, 2014, 5:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris08876

* Far Right we can see 425 Park Ave incorporated into the skyline. Notice the fins.

Credit: VISUALHOUSE ; http://www.visualhouse.co/

only in new york would a 905 foot building barely affect the skyline

Submariner · #**248** Posted **Jul 21, 2014, 7:17 PM**

Its replacing a dump of a building too.

Lecom · #**249** Posted **Jul 27, 2014, 8:27 PM**

425 Park Ave as of July 26, 2014

• Video Link

JayPro · #**250** Posted **Jul 27, 2014, 9:39 PM**

Pardon my sort term memory loss (and my spelling); but was there not some discussion here about the 905' not including the fins?
Or was the figure aforementioned inclusive of said element, but subject to upward adjustment with the Midtown East rezoning plan?
IOW, could we see this joining the Thousand Footers' Club anytime before it begins to rise?

chris08876 · #**251** Posted **Jul 28, 2014, 12:18 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayPro

Pardon my sort term memory loss (and my spelling); but was there not some discussion here about the 905' not including the fins?
Or was the figure aforementioned inclusive of said element, but subject to upward adjustment with the Midtown East rezoning plan?
IOW, could we see this joining the Thousand Footers' Club anytime before it begins to rise?

We may see this joining the 1000' club. I have read articles where they mentioned extra height because of the zoning. The potential is there. That is, if the city rezones before this tower goes up, then the developer has the option of going higher. If they add the fin or not is up to them. Ultimately, an increase in height is up to the developer but the rezoning adds that ability.

chris08876 · #**252** Posted **Jul 28, 2014, 12:26 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael12374

only in new york would a 905 foot building barely affect the skyline

Thats the thing. It almost doesn't seem tall at all but you put this tower in most cities and it would dominate. Even 4WTC seems tiny, but again look at what its next too and once the others follow, it will seem miniscule. Its a tough life for a tower in NYC.

Soon, this will happen with the supertalls, especially in Midtown once all the towers go up, and the rezoning kicks in. 1000' will be the new plateau. At the rate its going, it will become a reality soon.

chris08876 · #**253** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:27 AM**

I think this is a very underrated project for the caliber that
we are getting. Its simply stunning.
======================================

High Quality Rendering:

Quote:

425 Park Avenue is the first full-block office development on Manhattan’s Park Avenue in nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of the Plaza District, the epicenter of Manhattan’s office market, this trophy asset, developed by L&L and designed by Lord Normon Foster, will bring features wholly unique to Manhattan office space, and will define the 21stCentury Office Building. With approximately 670,000 rentable square feet, finished ceiling heights of 9.5’, 14.5’ and 41’featuring floor to ceiling glass, a club floor with collaborative space, gardens and views of the Park, 425 Park Avenue will be a bespoke office building that will serve as the standard bearer for the workplace of the future.

==============================
Official Site: http://www.425parkave.com/

Submariner · #**254** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 1:07 PM**

Especially considering what a turd the current structure is...

KevinFromTexas · #**255** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 3:48 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILNY

Isn't that Elaine's office building on Seinfeld? Or no?

Skyguy_7 · #**256** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 7:42 PM**

^Haha I've wondered that too. I believe her office is the similar looking building on the SW corner of Bryant Park. Giddyup.

Pete8680 · #**257** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 3:44 AM**

Ok so let me get this straight. There buying the old building, going to gut the hell out of it 2 bypass NYC oddball zoning & air rights laws. And there only going up 42 floors? Am I missing something here?

NYguy · #**258** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 4:36 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete8680

Ok so let me get this straight. There buying the old building, going to gut the hell out of it 2 bypass NYC oddball zoning & air rights laws. And there only going up 42 floors? Am I missing something here?

No.

Surrealplaces · #**259** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 5:29 PM**

Agreed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYguy

^

I think it's beautiful.

If this doesn't make you fall in love with the building, nothing will...

Pete8680 · #**260** Posted **Oct 15, 2014, 10:16 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYguy

No.

So why only 42 floors? Why not just do a go 2 bare steel rebuild like Trump did with a few of his buildings?