A rapidly-evolving skyline like New York’s means the supply of Instagram-worthy locations is always being replenished.
Soaring supertalls and glitzy retail spaces are inspiring locals and tourists to look up and soak it all in, with all the requisite filters and hashtags.
But to stand out, we’d suggest skipping the staples such as 1 WTC and the Flatiron Building, and heading instead to some of these new developments.
American Copper Buildings | 626 First Avenue in Kips Bay
Developer: JDS Development Group [TRDataCustom]
Before JDS officially dubbed them the American Copper Buildings, the rental project at 626 First Avenue was often referred to as the “dancing towers.” Apart from the gyrations that make it stand out from other skyscrapers in Manhattan, the SHoP Architects-designed project’s copper-clad facade gives off a subtle glow around sunset.
VIA West 57 | 625 West 57th Street in Midtown
Developer: Durst Organization
The tetrahedral shape of Durst’s VIA West 57 carves out a unique space among the boxy buildings on Manhattan’s West side. From across the Hudson River, the facade of the Bjarke Ingels-designed rental appears smooth. But zoom in a bit, and a network of compact balconies comprised of sharp edges reveals itself.
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XOCO 325 | 325 West Broadway in Soho
Developer: DDG
In an ode to its roots as a Tootsie Roll factory, DDG named its condo in Soho after the Catalan word for chocolate. Sweeter than the name is the building’s facade, where vertical gardens creep up a 10-story cast aluminum frame, set in front of a glass curtain.
Featured today on fieldcondition.com, the full facade reveal at DDG’s 325 West Broadway. #325westbroadway #xoco325 #ddg #soho #nyc #newyork #architecture #construction #realestate #curbed #facade #detail #nycprimeshot #streetdreamsmag #icapture_nyc #ig_nycity #nycbuildings #nycconstruction #newdevelopment #newyorkcity
The Roy and Diana Vagelos Center | 98 Haven Street in Washington Heights
Developer: Columbia University
Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Gensler, the 14-story Columbia University’s Medical and Graduate Education Building is deeply polarizing, attracting both praise and sneers from architecture aficionados.
520 West 28th Street in Chelsea
Developer: Related Companies
The High Line is home to some of the boldest new architecture in the city, including Related’s spaceship-like condo, which was designed by the late Zaha Hadid. The celebrated architect’s distinctive style can already be seen in the building’s dramatic curves and futuristic aesthetic.
The Related Cos.-developed #condo building at 520 West 28th Street, featuring rounded floor-to-ceiling #windows mirroring the exterior, was the late Zaha Hadid’s first project in #NYC. Prices for the 11-story Chelsea building’s 39 apartments range from $5M for a 2-bed unit, to $50M for the spaceship-like #condo’s #triplex #penthouse. #InstaTRD ? (?: TRD’s @thats_tso_gloria)
New York by Gehry | 8 Spruce Street in Financial District
Developer: Forest City Ratner
Topping out at 76 stories and housing more than 900 units, 8 Spruce’s contortions make it one of the most distinctive skyscrapers in the Financial District. The Forest City Ratner-developed tower was the tallest residential tower in New York City until it was dethroned by One57.
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837 Washington in the Meatpacking District
Developer: Thor Equities and Taconic Investment Partners
A designed steel exoskeleton sits atop an original two-story Art Modern-style industrial depot at Thor and Taconic’s flashy new venture. Morris Adjmi Architects drew inspiration for the building’s rustic look from its next-door neighbor, the High Line.
Carmel Place | 335 East 27th Street in Kips Bay
Developer: Monadnock Development
In a city chock-full of hulking towers, Monadnock Development’s 55-unit Carmel Place stands out for how petite it is. The Kips Bay tower at 335 East 27th Street is New York City’s first new-construction micro-apartment building, but more of them could pop up in the future — demand for these tiny dwelling developments is red hot.
56 Leonard in Tribeca
Developer: Alexico Group, Hines
Alexico Group and Hines’ 56 Leonard has been described as a larger-than-life Jenga set, with stacked glass and cantilevered balconies closely resembling the iconic game. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, work on the condo tower started in 2007 and suffered a series of setbacks during the financial crisis. Sales finally launched in mid-2013, but it wasn’t until this May that buyers were able to close on the units.
Pierhouse | 90 Furman at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Developer: Toll Brothers City Living, Starwood Capital Group
Though it’s drawn ire from locals for obstructing views of Manhattan, Pierhouse provides onlookers with a glimpse of the ever-changing neighborhood. Since the three-building development sits adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, its developers incorporated greenery into the project’s facade, which somewhat masks its sharp edges.
#Pierhouse coming to life. #newdevelopment #brooklynrealestate #NYCRealEstate
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