# Slim Skyscraper Concepts '262 Fifth Avenue' is New York's Newest Slimmest Skyscraper By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-skyscraper References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/31/skinny-supertall-tower-russian-firm-meganom-unveiled-new-york-architecture-residential-usa/) & [6sqft](https://www.6sqft.com/skyline-altering-tower-to-rise-928-feet-along-fifth-avenue-in-nomad/) Moscow-based architecture and urban design firm Meganom will be designing a super slim skyscraper for Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The slender tower, which has been named 262 Fifth Avenue, will be 1,001 feet tall and according to the design team "unlike anything else built in New York." The slim skyscraper will be a luxurious residential building, taking up space near Madison Square Park, and will contain 12 stories of limestone at its base to support its height. It will be wrapped in aluminum and glass to make for an aesthetically pleasing addition to Manhattan's iconic skyline. The forward-thinking and contemporary design will allow this tower to include several 'firsts' with regards to architecture and environmental sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Slim Skyscraper Design:** The slim design of the 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper presents opportunities for innovative and space-efficient architecture in urban settings. - **Luxury Residential Buildings:** The 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper showcases the potential for luxurious and high-end residential buildings in prime city locations. - **Architectural Sustainability:** The forward-thinking design of 262 Fifth Avenue demonstrates the potential for integrating environmental sustainability measures into tall building designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The slim and contemporary design of 262 Fifth Avenue showcases opportunities for architectural firms to create unique skyscrapers that stand out in city landscapes. - **Real Estate:** The luxury residential concept of the 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper highlights the market potential for high-end real estate developments in urban areas. - **Construction:** The construction of the elegant and visually striking 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper presents opportunities for construction companies to showcase their expertise and craftsmanship in building tall and slim structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Glass-Clad Stacked Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-state-street.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Black Steel Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780.md) - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md)