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| New images revealed of BIG's stunning 'courtscraper' ahead of March opening |
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| POSTED 26 Feb 2016 . BY Kim Megson |
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The 'courtscraper' is a vivid new presence on the Manhattan skyline Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57
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The first images and renderings have been released of the completed interiors and final exteriors of Bjarke Ingels W57 ‘Courtscraper’ in New York’s Manhattan borough, ahead of its opening to residents next month.
While photographs of the the building’s distorted pyramid form and multi-textual facade have been shared widely since construction began, this is the first time developer The Durst Organization has revealed what the structure will look like from the inside.
The shots reveal the interior walls are lined with jagged bricks reflecting the configuration of the exterior balconies. A similarly sculptural grand staircase links the apartments with the tower’s communal areas.
On-site amenities will include a large swimming pool, an indoor basketball court, a gym, a golf simulator and a cinema, and the building will have 4,000sq m (45,000sq ft) of leisure, retail and commercial space in total, alongside 709 apartments.
The new images also reveal W57’s areas of outdoor green space. Meanwhile, renderings from artist Stephen Glassman reveal a special eight-storey public sculpture he has constructed with Freesia Torres Architecture studio to be located at the entrance to the building.
The work, called Flows Two Ways, explores the relationship between the nearby Hudson River and the city of New York.
Ingels has spoken about how W57 is inspired by bringing together the compactness and efficiency of a courtyard building combined with the airiness and the expansive views of a skyscraper.
The asymmetric tetrahedron stands out from the surrounding neighbourhood buildings and appears to change in shape depending on the viewer’s vantage point.
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| The asymmetric tetrahedron stands out from the surrounding neighbourhood buildings and appears to change in shape depending on the viewer’s vantage point Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| The building has already become famous for its striking facader Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| The interiors of the building feature a variety of different materials, forms and textures Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| The building will have large areas of green space for residents to relax Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| The interior shots reveal the walls are lined with jagged brick formations reflecting the configuration of the exterior balconies Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| On-site amenities will include a large swimming pool, an indoor basketball court, a gym, a golf simulator and a cinema Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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| Artist Stephen Glassman has created a special eight-story public sculpture to be located at the entrance to the building
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| The work, called Flows Two Ways, explores the relationship between the nearby Hudson River and the city of New York Credit: The Durst Organization/Via West 57 |
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PROJECT PROFILE:

W57
Bjarke Ingels' W57 'Courtscraper' project in New York's Hell's Kitchen is taking shape, with
the first interior construction site photos posted last night on NY Curbed via Field
Condition.

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BIG unveil 1,000ft New York tower with cascading green terraces
POSTED 09 Feb 2016. BY Kim Megson

With the W57 ‘Courtscraper’ nearly finished and the 2 World Trade Center building still in
development, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled their vision for another striking
New York tower: a green-infused 65-storey glass structure called The Spiral.
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Take a flying tour of Bjarke Ingels' New York 'courtscraper'
POSTED 11 Dec 2015. BY Kim Megson

Bjarke Ingels Group hotly-anticipated New York ‘courtscraper’ is nearing completion, with
dramatic new video footage – captured by a GoPro camera attached to a crane – showing
the final panels being added to the structure’s cladding.
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See inside Bjarke Ingels' W57 building in New York
POSTED 28 Mar 2015. BY Liz Terry

Bjarke Ingels' W57 'Courtscraper' project in New York's Hell's Kitchen is taking shape, with
the first interior construction site photos posted last night on NY Curbed via Field
Condition.
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