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# Skyline-Redefining Towers
HWKN and Handel Architects Are Building New Jersey's Tallest Building

By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jerseys-tallest-building
References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/03/18/new-jersey-tallest-sksyscraper-hwkn-handel-architects/) & [handelarch](http://handelarch.com/)

HWKN and [Handel Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons) have started to build New Jersey's tallest building. The residential skyscraper will be a whopping 222 meters tall.

The building is named '[Journal Squared](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bedale)' due to its location in the Journal Square district of Jersey City. It's adjacent to the Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail that connects Jersey with Manhattan.

The tallest structure will be in front of the [accompanying towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rruga-adem-jashari) that will be 193 meters tall and 175 meters tall. The building will be visible from as far as New York across the water. Marc Kushner of HWKN said, "Our goal was to design an urban space that knits together the existing urban fabric of the Journal Square, while also creating an iconic presence in the skyline."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 27% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Taller Skyscrapers:** Explore innovative solutions and design strategies to build even taller skyscrapers with unique features.
- **Urban Integration:** Discover ways to integrate new buildings seamlessly into existing urban environments, enhancing the overall landscape and fabric of the city.
- **Iconic Skyline Presence:** Explore opportunities to create buildings that stand out and become iconic landmarks within a city's skyline.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture and Construction:** Provide innovative design and construction services to support the development of taller and more seamlessly integrated skyscrapers.
- **Real Estate Development:** Identify opportunities to invest in and develop iconic buildings that enhance the skyline of a city.
- **Urban Planning:** Pioneer urban planning strategies that integrate new buildings into existing city environments while preserving the overall aesthetics and functionality of the urban landscape.

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