The saga of One World Trade Center, with one bait-and-switch after another, has left many disappointed with the final outcome. For some skyscraper fans, One WTC is notable largely for its high cost, and for…
Increasing the chances that great buildings get built isn’t only about pushing developers to hire starchitects; it’s about achieving a good match between the architect, the program, and the site. It’s about recognizing an architect’s…
Like people in a bar are prettier at closing time, new buildings are more attractive on desolate blocks of the city, like Glenwood’s 160 West 62nd Street. When an area long bereft of activity finally…
At the current pace of leasing, the Coach Tower will be at 100% occupancy before the building rises to the first floor. According to Hudson Yards promotional material, 42 out of 52 floors are spoken…
There are few 300 foot buildings in Manhattan that will be as visually prominent to pedestrians as the Robert A.M. Stern-designed apartment building under construction at 500 West 30th Street. Although the north side of the building…