Our congratulations to Foster + Partners on the topping out of JPMorgan Chase & Co. global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue. The 60-story skyscraper will be New York City’s "largest all-electric tower". "270 Park Avenue does more with less — more public space, fresh air, light and views — and less carbon through electric, green energy." — Norman Foster Since 2018, DBOX has supported Foster + Partners' concepting, design development and public media presence of 270 Park Avenue with a broad suite of press-ready visuals; featuring in the monograph accompanying the exhibition 'Norman Foster' at the Centre Pompidou, Paris, in 2023. #fosterandpartners #marketing #nycrealestate #realestate #property #urbanism #architecture #architecturalvisualization #dboxglobal
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Skyscrapers are not just buildings. They're a testament to human ambition and engineering marvels. 111 West 57th Street, also known as Steinway Tower, redefines the New York City skyline. At just 60 feet wide, it's one of the world's slenderest skyscrapers. This isn't just architecture; it's a symphony of design and daring. Imagine the challenges of constructing a tower that soars into the sky but is narrow at its base. It's like balancing a pencil on its tip during a windstorm. Engineers and architects had to innovate, pushing beyond conventional boundaries to create a structure that combines luxury with stability. But why does this matter to us in the business world? It's a clear signal that limitations are often just starting points for innovation. In a city where space is at a premium, 111 West 57th Street stands tall (literally) as a reminder that with creativity and determination, the sky's the limit. Let's take inspiration from this architectural wonder. Where are you facing constraints in your professional life? How can you turn those limitations into your next big breakthrough? Share your thoughts below. Let's discuss how we can push the boundaries together.
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭!!? 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 270 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐍𝐘𝐂’𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 The new JPMorgan Chase headquarters at 270 Park Avenue is redefining engineering and construction with its innovative approach. Designed by Foster + Partners, this future tallest building in New York City will soar to 1,400 feet across 60 stories, representing a leap forward in skyscraper design. One of the most exciting aspects of this project is its contribution to public space. The building will create 2.5 times more outdoor space at the ground level of Park and Madison Avenues, featuring wider sidewalks and a large public plaza with lush green areas and amenities. The construction leverages a cutting-edge fan-column structure and triangular bracing, allowing it to maximize space efficiency while providing clear views from Park Avenue to Madison Avenue. Monumental triangular braces, now visible at the site, will lift the actual building 80 feet off the ground, creating a view corridor from the Park Avenue entrance through to Madison Avenue. This design not only meets the challenges of the site but also integrates seamlessly with the city's vital transport infrastructure beneath. The steel frame, completed in 2023, involved over 93,600 tons of American-made steel. As the largest all-electric tower aiming for net-zero operational emissions, it sets new environmental standards. Its steel frame is a prominent feature, visible through the glass façade, and the building's top resembles a squashed ziggurat with symmetrical setbacks, adding a timeless touch to Park Avenue. Designing the new JPMorgan Chase headquarters at 270 Park Avenue presented multiple challenges. The site required innovative solutions to integrate a fan-column structure and triangular bracing, ensuring the building maintained a minimal footprint while offering expansive views and accommodating vital transport infrastructure beneath. Achieving net-zero operational emissions for a skyscraper of this scale also demanded advanced energy management strategies and sustainable material choices, such as using over 93,600 tons of recycled steel. Additionally, creating public spaces like wider sidewalks and a landscaped plaza required thoughtful design to enhance urban life while fitting seamlessly with the building's structural needs. The 270 Park Avenue project is more than just a building; it’s a symbol of sustainable innovation and a commitment to improving urban life. #SustainableDesign #UrbanInnovation #EngineeringExcellence
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In last week's AM800 Citybuilding segment: urban designers, architects, and citybuilders Mark Nickita and Dorian Moore (also a C4C Housing Lab affiliate and UWindsor School of Creative Arts Professor) of Archive DS, an urban design and architecture firm based in Detroit, joined host Dan MacDonald to speak about the role of sports in citybuilding and placemaking. In the interview, Mark and Dorian, like the rest of Detroit, were riding a surge of enthusiasm following the Detroit Lions' first home playoff victory, but Mark and Dorian maintain that that's not all we should be celebrating. They suggest that Detroit is home one of the best built NFL stadiums in the league, both from a fan's and an urbanist's perspective– and that Detroit is the only American city that contains all of its sporting arenas in its downtown core. Detroit's NFL Ford Field is built into a 100-year-old warehouse, adding charm, character, and history to the space. It and the other sports arenas are also surrounded by a dense mix of retail, residences, and restaurants– not a sea of parking– making them particularly walkable and people-centred spaces. People-centred, walkable, livable spaces are an emblem of smart, healthy citybuilding– something to celebrate, indeed! More broadly, too, sports not only contribute to the physical and economic fabric of a city, but they also contribute to the identity of a city, bringing a felt sense of togetherness amid particularly divisive times. In Mark's words, "Sports are the icing on the cake" of a successful city– one rich in diversity of entertainment, retail, residential spaces, art, architecture, and people. Visit our website below to listen to the segment, and to learn more about how the Centre for Cities is helping to promote robust, healthy citybuilding locally and across Canada. https://lnkd.in/eqajwqjc University of Windsor University of Windsor Faculty of Law AM800 CKLW Dorian Moore, FAIA Mark Nickita, FAIA
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Our work at My Edinburgh Park for Parabola is featured in June's AJ Spec Architects’ Journal. Architecture editor Rob Wilson spoke to project lead Matthew Hart and Head of Sustainability Dr Craig Robertson about the design approach and post-occupancy analysis for 1 New Park Square, and how we are using the learning from this project to deliver a second, adjacent building at the same location. Read more in the print edition of this month's AJ Spec, or online via the link below. #EdinburghPark #1NewParkSquare #TwinBuilding #Commercial #Offices #Scotland Simon Allford Philip Turner
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