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A new gallery of construction photos highlights the glazed facade and curved floor plates of 111 Murray Street in New York City, accompanying news that the tower is 70 percent sold. The luxury tower by Fisher Brothers and The Witkoff Group features a Kohn Pedersen Fox design that climbs 58 storeys and nearly 800 feet above the busy streets of Manhattan.
Inspired by the tailored lines of the fashion industry and the glass vessels of Venice and Murano, Italy, the building's glassy shape challenges the boxiness of its immediate neighbours. The skyscraper's rounded floor plates will become more pronounced with its rise, as a gradual outward flare introduced on the 40th floor is designed to maximize unobstructed views above the rooftops of the adjacent towers. This will allow residents to be fully immersed in views of downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River.
The tower's glass sheathing is split into two sections that meet at the northwest and southeast corners. The "pinwheel" structure formed by the interior core and shear walls permits the curvature of the northeast and southwest corners. At the top, the spiral crown creates a memorable roofline that affirms the building's sculptural expression. On the ground, public realm enhancements heighten the project's curb appeal with a landscaped plaza, lawn, water fountain, and sculptures.
When the building welcomes residents in early 2018, they will enter through a double-height lobby, with a link to a sweeping set of on-site amenities. Spanning 20,000 square feet of space, 111 Murray Street will boast a tearoom, a patisserie, a Turkish bath, a 75-foot lap pool, a separate children's pool, a salon, and a dining room fronting a private garden equipped with a 15-foot waterfall. Of the building's 157 units, which include studio to five-bedroom layouts and two penthouses, the upper 71 will feature private vestibules. Residents of these apartments will use elevators that directly open into the exclusive spaces.
111 Murray Street is well over halfway to its final height, having recently reached the 47th floor. Curtain wall installation hasn't been far behind either — crews have wrapped the reflective glazing system up to the 25th floor.
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