The building’s silhouette steps up incrementally in height, forming a visual connection between the existing low-rise neighborhood, the landmarked Refinery building, and the taller waterfront buildings slated for future construction.
Cool Hunting tours the two dancing NYC towers, connected at the hip by a sky bridge with exquisite views.
The project, designed by SHoP and local architects, Hamilton Anderson, broke ground on December 14.
SHoP’s American Copper Buildings stood out above the rest for Curbed’s editors, bringing a bit of glamour to the architecturally bland east side of Manhattan.
Architecture editor Jessica Mairs chose the design as one of ten unique skyscrapers that made their mark this year.
The three-story steel truss skybridge, which connects the east and west towers of the buildings, is the city’s first in 80 years.
The arena was named one of the 21st century buildings that transformed New York’s skyline.
SHoP designed the 1.3-acre Drexel Square elliptical park, along with West 8.
SHoP designed the luxury condominium building at the former Anthony’s Pier 4 site in Boston’s Seaport District.
Recent construction photos on Curbed show the bronze-and-terracotta facade during installation.
