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J_M_Tungsten · #**801** Posted **Jul 6, 2014, 2:56 PM**

Judging from field conditions's shot, the glass looks like a freakin mirror!

colemonkee · #**802** Posted **Jul 7, 2014, 3:35 AM**

^ I think at that angle, any glass will look pretty much like a mirror. We'll have to wait for more straight on shots to get a good read on the transparency of the glass.

pico44 · #**803** Posted **Jul 7, 2014, 2:11 PM**

Went by yesterday, and it might be the most beautiful glass I've ever seen.

NYguy · #**804** Posted **Jul 7, 2014, 2:23 PM**

There's so much construction and development around the city that a lot of these developments aren't getting the shine that they should. Even without everything that's going on in the Hudson Yards, on 57th Street, Grand Central district, or even Brooklyn & Queens, there's enough excitement in skyscraper development going on Downtown. I think this is one of the more exciting to see finally taking shape, especially after the long layoff.

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Skyguy_7 · #**805** Posted **Jul 7, 2014, 2:47 PM**

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There's so much construction and development around the city that a lot of these developments aren't getting the shine that they should. Even without everything that's going on in the Hudson Yards, on 57th Street, Grand Central district, or even Brooklyn & Queens, there's enough excitement in skyscraper development going on Downtown. I think this is one of the more exciting to see finally taking shape, especially after the long layoff.

This boom is unbelievable. For at least the next 4 years, we'll see a new peak in the skyline every few months.

For a moment, I thought the reflection was actually a precast panel like at 30 Park. I cannot recall seeing better looking glass than this. Well done!

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mousquet · #**806** Posted **Jul 8, 2014, 5:19 PM**

Yet glass doesn't look like the trendiest when transparency's been widely in fashion these days. I'm just wondering whether this wouldn't be related to the use of the building. After all, when you're at home, in your most private room, you don't want strangers outside to look in.

599GTO · #**807** Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 4:32 PM**

http://tribecacitizen.com/wp-content...nard-71014.jpg

mrnyc · #**808** Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 9:12 PM**

i saw lots of crane action today

sbarn · #**809** Posted **Jul 10, 2014, 10:49 PM**

Wow that glass is ridiculous. Along with the exposed concrete... I am in love with this building...

ILNY · #**810** Posted **Jul 11, 2014, 12:14 AM**

^ Ditto that. Great combination of glass and concave concrete. Cannot wait until this tower is finished.
Thanks for all the updates guys.

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mousquet · #**811** Posted **Jul 11, 2014, 10:28 AM**

Yep, bare concrete looks surprisingly good when combined with some fresh glass. It's astonishing and daring like some contemporary tribute to the 60's brutalist façades that so many yet dislike. In this case, though, glass widely takes over. I can think of an example in Maisons-Laffitte, a Parisian suburb with large sections of bare concrete walls shown off by the façade. Too bad I can't get any better picture than this:

http://www.fym.es/ENG/Our+Products/T..._TXGallery.htm

Glass to that thing is slightly tinted and the overall thing looks good, at least as long as the façade is clean but I think it will age quite well.

I expect this tower to be spectacular. It's the best high-rise residential design seen on here IMO.

ATLksuGUY · #**812** Posted **Jul 11, 2014, 12:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by mousquet

Yep, bare concrete looks surprisingly good when combined with some fresh glass. It's astonishing and daring like some contemporary tribute to the 60's brutalist façades that so many yet dislike. In this case, though, glass widely takes over. I can think of an example in Maisons-Laffitte, a Parisian suburb with large sections of bare concrete walls shown off by the façade. Too bad I can't get any better picture than this:

http://www.fym.es/ENG/Our+Products/T..._TXGallery.htm

Glass to that thing is slightly tinted and the overall thing looks good, at least as long as the façade is clean but I think it will age quite well.

I expect this tower to be spectacular. It's the best high-rise residential design seen on here IMO.

So how are they actually planning on cleaning the glass on the facade? That's going to be a fun job....

NYguy · #**813** Posted **Jul 11, 2014, 9:14 PM**

This building is going to look even better than I was expecting, and I was always a fan.

xnyr · #**814** Posted **Jul 14, 2014, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by sbarn

Wow that glass is ridiculous. Along with the exposed concrete... I am in love with this building...

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Originally Posted by ILNY

^ Ditto that. Great combination of glass and concave concrete. Cannot wait until this tower is finished.
Thanks for all the updates guys.

Couldn't have said it better. Those details are stunning!

wilfredo267 · #**815** Posted **Jul 15, 2014, 12:56 AM**

Can someone explain to me how they are attaching those balconies?

Hudson11 · #**816** Posted **Jul 16, 2014, 12:22 AM**

Stormy WTC by Jason Kuffer on Flickr

Tectonic · #**817** Posted **Jul 16, 2014, 3:11 AM**

That group of buildings needed really needs this addition.

rlw777 · #**818** Posted **Jul 16, 2014, 7:01 PM**

The base of 56 Leonard is now visible on the 30 Park earthcam

30 Park cam

sterlippo1 · #**819** Posted **Jul 16, 2014, 7:59 PM**

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That group of buildings needed really needs this addition.

yeah, that wonderful building with no windows. Its a AT&T or one of them i think. What a disgrace

dfiler · #**820** Posted **Jul 16, 2014, 10:36 PM**

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yeah, that wonderful building with no windows. Its a AT&T or one of them i think. What a disgrace

Bridges have no windows either. They're all completely disgraceful too.