I've been gone for a while on work and have missed this forum. Thanks to all who keep us updated with photos. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago and there is plenty of construction going on, but the scale and feel of construction in NYC is just on another level. Thanks again to all of those who contribute the photos and other updates!
No doubt there are more interesting and more beautiful projects in NY, but man CPT just blows me away every single time, just cause it's gonna be the tallest(?), probably. Thanks NYguy for all your pictures. They are worth every second spent on the forum.
The forum is not the same without pics, so the more the merrier. In fact, I started posting here because I was inspired by the pics.
Also, I agree there's a lot going on. It can seem overwhelming at times, but it's a time we can't let pass us by without savoring some bits of it. The photo updates help us do that.
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“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
They're used as a primary indicator of when a project might be topped out.
At least for me.
And it also gives an indication of urban context (fitting into the cityscape, etc.), more so than perhaps leaving that task solely to our imaginations.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
I love looking at views of this tower (and the others) from the park. It just proves the critics so wrong. These towers aren't destroying the park, I believe they enhance it even more.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
If this angle is right in the above post (my approximation), 200 Amsterdam Avenue should sit somewhat in the middle in the distance between One57 and 220 CPS. At 684 ft, it will have a nice impact from this angle. As a reference, look at the towers of the GWB. They sit about 604 feet from the water to the top. 684 ft on the UWS will do wonders. Factor that in with the natural elevation of the area, and from the waterfront via Fort Lee or West NY, it will appear to tower over its surroundings.
I hope they bring those ugly monsters on either side of the Pyramid down next!
One of those 'monsters' is the IRT Powerhouse, an 100+ year old building that was landmarked this month. It supplies the NYC steam system. Read about it here.
One of those 'monsters' is the IRT Powerhouse, an 100+ year old building that was landmarked this month. It supplies the NYC steam system. Read about it here.
He's referring to the other side of the block.
The IRT powerhouse was landmarked, but the western half of the block is crap and unlandmarked. Hopefully it will have a major tower in the future.
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