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Hudson Yards, a $15 billion project that is already declared as project of the century, went into the serious stage. After several design changes, phase 1 of the new neighborhood development got green light. Final design is similar to the previous one about which we were reporting earlier this year in detailed post about new New York towers.
Phase 1, which broke the ground this week, is development of the eastern part of site in west Manhattan, between 11th and 10th avenues. According to the final design, there will be four new buildings, large green area as a public square, retail and cultural spaces, everything built above the rail yard.
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: New Neighborhood For West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
In 2014, new No. 7 subway extension will open right next to the Hudson Yards, making it one of the most accessible neighborhoods in NYC.
"The Hudson Yards commercial component is anchored by a five-story, 750,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Shopping and Dining Destination. Bordered to the north and south by two angled office towers that rise dramatically in the sky, this mixed-use development encompasses nearly 5.5 million square feet along 10th Avenue between West 30th and West 33rd streets."
-Hudson Yards website
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| Location of Hudson Yards on the map of West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards siteplan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards building functions labeled on the map, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards objects spots on the site, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
First building going under construction is south office tower designed by KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates). It's a 47-story skyscraper, 273m (895ft) tall, located at 10th avenue and West 30th street, right next and above the famous High Line park.
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower from the Highline, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower and the Highline, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
Coach Inc. bought the space and will occupy the tower in 2015. when is set to be opened. Workers in the south tower will enjoy column-free floor plates with floor-to-ceiling glass, three 6,000 square foot terraces and direct access to dining, shopping and entertainment in the Shopping and Dining Destination.
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| Hudson Yards: South tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: South tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
"The South Tower’s relationship with the High Line and proximity to Culture Shed gives the building a unique and visible presence in Chelsea. The introduction of smaller scale elements at the base of the building’s design, such as stone colonnades and a dramatic atrium, relate to the vibrant activity in nearby public spaces."
-Hudson Yards website
North tower, also part of the KPF's project will be second tower built on the Hudson Yards. This 70-story skyscraper, 408m (1,337ft) tall, will be ready for the occupancy in 2018. It will be also one of the the tallest buildings in NYC, offering great views of Midtown and Lower Manhattan from the Observation Deck, Sky Club Lounge and Ballroom on floors 62-70.
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
"Direct underground access to the new No. 7 Subway station provides door-to-door service for commuters. The North Tower also provides a base with extra-large floors perfect for trading, news and entertainment studios or other large format uses."
-Hudson Yards website
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| Hudson Yards: North tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: North tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
E Tower will be the third skyscraper built as a phase 1 development. Designed by David Childs of SOM, this mixed-use building will have 61 story of which 21 will be luxury residences, 17 floors of office space, 4 retail floors and luxury hotel on 11 floors which will include a Ballroom, Sky Lobby and Spa. E Tower will be 290m (950ft) tall.
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| Hudson Yards: E tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: E tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: E tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: E tower, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
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| Hudson Yards: E tower floor plan, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
Speaking of sustainability, Hudson Yards is designed to keep up with the latest LEED Gold and energy efficiency features like green construction, on-site energy generation, ventilation, high-efficiency lighting, garage exhaust, regenerative elevators, storm water reuse, filtered fresh air and much more.
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| Hudson Yards: Green areas, West Manhattan, New York City © Visualhouse |
"The North and South office towers within the commercial superblock will achieve a Gold certification under the LEED 2009 rating system for Core and Shell, and will be the most energy efficient towers in Manhattan."
-Hudson Yards website