This biophilic skyscraper designed by Bjarke Ingels Group has officially opened its doors in New York City
Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with Adamson Associates and structural engineer WSP Cantor Seinuk, The Spiral has officially opened its doors to the residents of New York City and several major companies, including Pfizer, Debevoise & Plimpton, Turner Construction, HSBC, and others.
Located on West 34th Street between Hudson Boulevard and 10th Avenue, The Spiral measures 2.8 million square feet and spans upwards to a height of 1,031.5 feet. Recently named the world’s Best Tall Building in its category by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, The Spiral visually extends the landscape of the nearby High Line Park up and around The Spiral’s exterior, allowing access to green outdoor terraces from each of the building’s 66 stories.
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From street level, the tower draws the eye upwards to the ribbon of greenery that wraps around the tower. Reminiscent of a conservatory, the tower’s glass panel façade offers passersby a look into the building’s bright and spacious lobby, adorned with artwork by Dutch studio Drift and lush foliage.
Slowly reducing in volume as it rises to follow the site’s zoning envelope, the steppings are inspired by the aesthetics of classic Manhattan skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, using modern materials and detailing to speak to the design features of contemporary high-rise architecture.
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