NEW YORK | One57 (Carnegie 57) | 1,005 FT | 75 FLOORS - Page 143

NYguy · #**2841** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 3:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by chris123678

This building honestly isn't imposing, I think it's little to narrow for some angles, then to wide on others, I think the design could have been better than this,sorry, just my opinion.

Designs can always be better. As far as imposing, I don't get that. The building is clearly and obviously the dominant tower of the area. I see it on the skyline everyday, and it's no opinion it just is. I was initially surprised by that. However, with towers like 432 Park and 225 W. 57th on the way, it won't be the dominant tower for long. That says so much about the New York skyline.

JACKinBeantown · #**2842** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 11:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by chris123678

This building honestly isn't imposing, I think it's little to narrow for some angles, then to wide on others, I think the design could have been better than this,sorry, just my opinion.

You're entitled to your opinion, as we all are, but if it were wider it would be shorter (assuming the same volume/square footage). I think it imposes just fine.

uaarkson · #**2843** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 1:33 PM**

The tower is extremely imposing from central park, that much I can say.

hunser · #**2844** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 2:10 PM**

Future views from One57...

JFD_5036-38 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5111 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5117-18 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

aquablue · #**2845** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 3:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris123678

This building honestly isn't imposing, I think it's little to narrow for some angles, then to wide on others, I think the design could have been better than this,sorry, just my opinion.

The design should have been better? Well, of course, the design could always be better but that is a never ending story. There is always a better design out there, your comment is odd.

steveve · #**2846** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 3:53 PM**

the views... are... JAW DROPPING!

and the new WTC Complex will be perfectly framed from the upper floors where it's visible.

epic.

Onn · #**2847** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 5:30 PM**

Those views are INSANE! And you can probably watch the ball drop at Times Square without leaving your apartment! Batman who?

NewYorkDominates · #**2848** Posted **Jul 20, 2012, 7:51 PM**

Holy Crap,totally worth $115 million.

TechTalkGuy · #**2849** Posted **Jul 21, 2012, 1:11 PM**

With views like that, not only will you be able to watch the ball drop on New Year's eve, but you can also view the fireworks on July 4th.

Not to mention the views of Central Park!

Downburst · #**2850** Posted **Jul 21, 2012, 2:28 PM**

I think I can see the curvature of the Earth in that first shot. Those views are stunning.

KevinFromTexas · #**2851** Posted **Jul 21, 2012, 4:33 PM**

It's too bad this wasn't taller. I mean, the height now is great, but just imagine what the views would have been like with it say 100 to 250 feet taller. It would have had the park views plus the views of both rivers. Either way, the views are impressive. I can't imagine how lucky someone would be to enjoy the view of greenery of Central Park with the convenience of the city.

aquablue · #**2852** Posted **Jul 21, 2012, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

It's too bad this wasn't taller. I mean, the height now is great, but just imagine what the views would have been like with it say 100 to 250 feet taller. It would have had the park views plus the views of both rivers. Either way, the views are impressive. I can't imagine how lucky someone would be to enjoy the view of greenery of Central Park with the convenience of the city.

I'm sure the top of the tower would have been too narrow due to the FAR requirements if it went taller.

hunser · #**2853** Posted **Jul 22, 2012, 11:54 AM**

JFD_5136 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5130 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5127 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5125 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5121 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

JFD_5113-16 von jfdpl686 auf Flickr

Brian Dino Vabec · #**2854** Posted **Jul 22, 2012, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Downburst

I think I can see the curvature of the Earth in that first shot. Those views are stunning.

Just a curvature of camera lens..You wouldn't be able to see curvature of the Earth from way higher point even from 1 km..

jd3189 · #**2855** Posted **Jul 22, 2012, 9:48 PM**

Amazing views.

Downburst · #**2856** Posted **Jul 23, 2012, 4:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Brian Dino Vabec

Just a curvature of camera lens..You wouldn't be able to see curvature of the Earth from way higher point even from 1 km..

Awwww, that's a pity.

To stay on topic, it's glad to see this thing approaching completion. It was already very beautiful when I visited the site last week.

As I understand, they're waiting for the cladding to reach the upper floors before they add in the top, correct? Pardon my ignorance, but can anyone explain why?