270 Park Avenue: New York's $3BN Skyscraper Explained

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I’ll just say, I’m so happy this building design is kinda art deco. The worst thing that happened to New York’s skyline was abandoning Art Deco for Modernism

Rent is the key problem here. No matter the fancy things you build, the offices ain't gonna get filled if the workers can't afford to live in NYC.

Now that I think about it, This channel is part of the reason I want to study urban architecture and design

I'm so stoked you've done a video for this building. I go to NYC for work a couple times a month and seeing it's progress every time is so exciting. Absolutely stunning building.

You mentioned it in passing - but the proximity of it to Grand Central Madison is a huge benefit to it as well, as commuters from Long Island will find it much easier to walk 3 minutes from the station than have to take a subway. It’s another incentive to come to the office.

I had an internship in the building next door during the summer of 2019. I remember walking by the site every day and seeing signs of “Future J.P. Morgan Chase World Head Quarters.” I’d look up and think, “wow, that building looks really boring.” And now I’m just learning they were tearing it down! The replacement looks awesome.

As a JPM employee, I get really excited when I see the updates about the new HQ. Really hoping for a “field trip” someday to the new building after it opens!

Dropped this video with exquisite timing. Thank you B1M

I work near here, construction was halted for a day or two last week because a carpenter fell through a floor and passed - it’s very sad. It’s super cool seeing the large flatbeds bring in the massive steel beams every morning though, fun to see the daily progress over the years,

Honestly, this skyscraper looks to be a great addition to the skyline of NYC. The design of the building is beautiful😍. Keep up the great work B1M!

I'm torn, because I actually think the design of this building looks quite majestic and elegant, but on the other hand, I really don't think that enormous office buildings are the future anymore, considering how many people in business and finance are working from home.

Man, the foundation situation sounds precarious.

This is one of the few modern skyscrapers that I, from an architectural point of view, like. What makes it beautiful to me is the setbacks and geometric decoration.

I’m visiting my friend in New York this week and we walked by the construction site for this building, prior to me watching this video, I was very confused at what it was going to be, and was blown away by the massive steel beams at the base, because of the weird shape in which they hold up the building. I saw the thumbnail and recognized it instantly.

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In all seriousness, I really love how zoning architecture and construction are proving to be such an absolute core to helping New York City. Obviously it goes without saying that everything that happens. Generally happens inside of a building, but it really is awesome to know that there are people who are using the built environment as more than just a utility but are creating super beautiful architecturally renowned premium office space that also happens to strengthen and support the economy of our cities. You keep saying it like just building his building is going to shore up New York’s presents, but it really is fascinating to think that that’s kind of how it works.

There's one huge reason why Miami will never overtake NYC beyond just climate change: public transit. Miami Metrorail only has 23 stations, and while the Metromover is a unique and cool system (particularly since it is free and gets you anywhere you need to in Downtown Miami), it still pales to the NYC Subway.

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