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Old Posted Jun 6, 2013, 11:21 AM
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^ Lookiing good so far...


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Though not the tallest building in the city, I've always really liked this building. Unfortunately it was originally proposed at a slighter taller height, shown below before the article, but still thinks it'll be a fantastic addition to the Meat Packing District, which has some of the best modern architecture in the entire city. To put this into perspective, the Standard Hotel will be about a block north, the new Whitney will be across Washington St, and this beauty is bit further north along the Highline.


Image credit to NYCurbed.

Twisty MePa Tower Finally Approved by Landmarks Commission

Tuesday, July 19, 2011, by Pete Davies











All photos credit to NYCurbed.



A little more...


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http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2011/0...commission.php

Twisty MePa Tower Gets a Little Love From Landmarks Commission



The original plan (L.) and the revised design from Morris Adjmi Architects.

Thursday, April 14, 2011, by Pete Davies





















The old version (top left) and the new truncated plan.



See through from the High Line.



From the High Line at night (Morris Adjmi Architects).















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