NEW YORK | 111 W 57th St | 1,428 FT | 85 FLOORS

[NYguy]

Don't know where they get the second tallest idea, but....second tallest on W. 57th Street.



https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/04/sh...per-manhattan/

World's skinniest skyscraper by SHoP Architects completes in Manhattan


Ben Dreith
April 2022

The final exterior cladding elements have been added to SHoP Architects' 111 West 57th Street in New York City,
a supertall skyscraper that is both the world's skinniest and the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere.

The 1,428-foot-tall (435-metre) tower reached completion last week, with the developers announcing that it is ready for residents to move in.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/st...cli/index.html

The world's skinniest skyscraper is ready for its first residents




6th April 2022

The world's skinniest skyscraper has been completed, adding a new landmark to Manhattan's famous skyline.

Steinway Tower, or 111 West 57th Street, has a height-to-width ratio of 24:1, making it "the most slender skyscraper in the world," according to the developers.

At 1,428 feet, it is also one of the tallest buildings in the Western hemisphere, falling short of two others in New York City:
One World Trade Center at 1,776 feet and Central Park Tower at 1,550 feet.

The midtown Manhattan development includes 60 apartments spanning the tower's 84 stories and the adjacent Steinway Hall building.

https://www.planetizen.com/news/2022...-new-york-city

World's Skinniest Skyscraper Complete in New York City
111 West 57th Street, a residential supertall tower with multiple global distinctions, completed construction recently in New York City.

April 6, 2022
By James Brasuell




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On the famed Billionaire’s Row, SHoP Architects and Studio Sofield have delivered on a long-awaited promise
By Jessica Cherner

April 11, 2022


There’s a new skyscraper in New York, and architecture enthusiasts can’t wait to see it...

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Design
The world's skinniest skyscraper is now complete — and its interiors are remarkable

Updated 24th November 2022

Written by John Blake, CNN
Contributors Jacqui Palumbo, CNN


The designers behind the world's skinniest skyscraper have just given fans of ultra-luxury living an early Christmas gift.

New York-based firm Studio Sofield has unveiled the interiors of Steinway Tower, the newly constructed 1,428-foot-tall tower overlooking Central Park. The announcement marks the completion of the opulent midtown Manhattan landmark, which was built on a site once occupied by the historic Steinway & Sons piano company.


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https://www.cnn.com/style/article/st...ign/index.html

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Originally Posted by mrnyc

Design
The world's skinniest skyscraper is now complete — and its interiors are remarkable

Updated 24th November 2022

Written by John Blake, CNN
Contributors Jacqui Palumbo, CNN


The designers behind the world's skinniest skyscraper have just given fans of ultra-luxury living an early Christmas gift.

New York-based firm Studio Sofield has unveiled the interiors of Steinway Tower, the newly constructed 1,428-foot-tall tower overlooking Central Park. The announcement marks the completion of the opulent midtown Manhattan landmark, which was built on a site once occupied by the historic Steinway & Sons piano company.


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Apparently, feeling like "New York" is something like living in a mausoleum if the dark pretentiousness of these rooms is representative. Even the first image,

while not as dark as the others, still looks less than inviting.

[TREPYE]

Originally Posted by NYguy

I find that it adds to the design.



The lighting is always delayed.

Its been over a year and no exterior lighting. Are they ever going to follow up with the lighting scheme of this absolute gorgeous instant NYC classic??

https://lobsintl.com/project/111-west-57th-street


Projects Residential111 West 57th Street2022



Reaching tall over Central Park South stands the new 111 West 57th Street tower, designed by SHoP Architects with interior architecture by Studio Sofield and developed by JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group. With a total height of over 1,400 feet, the residential tower is among the tallest new structures in the city. Celebrating the golden era architecture and complementing the historic Steinway Hall attached to the project’s base, the building’s New York design evokes without mimicking, the grandeur of the art deco period while utilizing state-of-the-art engineering and technology. To enhance the elegant profile of the feathered or hyper-setback tower clad in terracotta and bronze, L’Observatoire International developed integrated facade lighting, like an intricate embroidery of gold thread.



Lighting is integral to the experience of the exterior of 111 West 57th Street. The tower is topped with a crown that glitters at night, radiating like a beacon within the city, and which projects the cadence and vibrancy of the Steinway music hall at its base. The north and south elevations of the building’s crown feature dynamic lighting that can be thematically programmed, while on the east and west facades, L’Observatoire International worked closely with SHoP Architects to embed lighting directly into the system of terracotta facade panels. The tower’s twisting terracotta facade smoothly drapes over its structure like a rich fabric. Rather than illuminating the building through continuous lighting, which would mute the undulating surfaces of the terracotta, the soft waves of the terracotta are accentuated in ripples of light that wash over the facade at night. Emphasizing the rich texture of the tower’s slim outlines, the illumination cascades down to connect the upper crown to the building’s grand lobby on street level.



In addition to the facade, L’Observatoire International’s designed lighting for the lobby and residences, which carefully balance ambient and accent lighting. The lobby’s lighting design references the majestic spirit of Steinway Hall with a theatrical lighting concept. The procession of lobby spaces is carefully detailed to honor the landmarked interiors. The lighting emphasizes its ornamentation, from the bronze elevator doors to the gold and silver leaf murals.



L’Observatoire International designed the residential lighting to convey warm and intimate environments, which enjoy a spectacular view over the city beyond. At the same time, the use of low-level and concealed lighting creates a feeling privacy and protection. A range of custom decorative light fixtures designed by Studio Sofield adds dramatic, glowing moments that echo the tower’s elegant and classic craftsmanship.



Perhaps most spectacularly, at night 111 West 57th Street’s lighting design is in tune with the lunar cycle, transitioning from a dimmer glow during the full moon to a brighter luminosity with a crescent moon. The tower’s lustrous crown connects to the surrounding city, sparking a conversation between the moon, the skyline, and the inhabitants of the city.

[NYCskyhigh]

I’ve been waiting forever to see the exterior lights turned on here!

[NYguy]

^ Judging by how long it took One57, we will continue to wait.


https://www.mansionglobal.com/articl...llion-1eb2ecff

Penthouse on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row Sells for $47.2 Million
The residence overlooks Central Park from the 78th floor of the 111 West 57th Street tower





BY V.L. HENDRICKSON
FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A Manhattan penthouse at 111 West 57th Street has sold for $47.2 million, Mansion Global has learned.

The more than 6,500-square-foot penthouse is located on the 78th floor of the 84-floor supertall tower built from the original landmarked Steinway Hall on Billionaires’ Row. The deal closed last week, according to the project’s developers, JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group.

“Our goal with 111 West 57th Street was to set a new standard for bespoke luxury living,” Michael Stern, founder and CEO of JDS Development Group, said in an email. “This particular home is perfectly centered over Central Park, features subtle detailing, luxurious finishes and superb craftsmanship, and is nothing short of breathtaking.”

Steinway Hall was designed in 1925 by Warren and Wetmore, and the new 1,428-foot tower addition was conceived by New York City-based SHoP Architects. William Sofield, also based in Manhattan, was behind the interiors and amenities, which were recently completed.

The tower is the second-tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere and offers a double-height fitness center with a mezzanine terrace, an 82-foot swimming pool and private cabanas, and sauna, steam and treatment rooms. There’s also a private dining room and a catering kitchen, a residents’ lounge with a terrace, meeting rooms and a study and a private porte-cochère, plus a 24-hour doorman.

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Great photo - with the crown of one of my favourite buildings in the foreground.

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by Gu Sheng

So the building has escalators on lower floors?

Everybody climbs the stairs until the 22nd floor.


And this is what happens to some:

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[dropdeaded209]

never before noticed what a twin it is with EDS's GM building on 5th

[Busy Bee]

Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Everybody climbs the stairs until the 22nd floor.


And this is what happens to some:

I miss that show.