If you wander down to NYC’s Union Square, you might notice a new slim tower being constructed at One Madison Park. The developer of this tower, Slazer Enterprises, is also working on an adjacent project with OMA, which is their first residential tower in New York. Unveiled earlier this month, the 107m tall tower features an innovative high rise design that will take your breath away. The building cantilevers 30 feet over its neighbour, a form that “provides a number of unexpected moments that appear at each step – balconies at the upper part of the building and floor windows at the lower part — providing a variety of unit types and features throughout the building”, in words of the great Rem Koolhaas. The staggered and jagged uncertainty of the building are truly different, but blend in well with the surroundings. Just check out Koolhaus’ amazing penthouse design, which features a glass ceiling open to the rooftop swimming pool. Damn fine!
