This New York tower is designed by local firm SHoP Architects and is currently being constructed on 111 West 57th Street. The structure is considered to be "the world's skinniest skyscraper" on a plot with a 43 feet width and, according to recent reports, the building has just received supertall status. This entails that the New York tower's construction has reached a height of 984 feet. SHoP Architects' completed designs envision the skyscraper to be 1,421 feet tall.
As for the aesthetic components of the structure, the firm leaves the north- and south-facing sides fully glazed in order to optimize views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
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Ultra-Skinny Tall Towers
The New York Tower by SHoP Architects is Envisioned to Be 1,421 Feet Tall
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-skinny Tall Towers - The trend towards ultra-skinny tall towers will continue as cities demand more vertical construction on limited space and architects strive to design innovative structures.
2. Supertall Status - The attainment of supertall status by a building will become a new benchmark of success and prestige in the architecture and construction industry.
3. Glazed Facades - The use of fully glazed facades on skyscrapers will become increasingly common as a way to maximize views and natural light.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have an opportunity to push the limits of building design with ultra-skinny tall towers and fully glazed facades.
2. Construction and Engineering - Construction and engineering companies have an opportunity to build and innovate on extremely challenging but prestigious projects that attain supertall status.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers have an opportunity to create high-end and unique living and working spaces with the trend towards ultra-skinny tall towers and glazed facades.