626 First Avenue
Superstructure is close to topping out at the north tower of 626 First Avenue, the two tower residential development from JDS Development Group and SHoP Architects. The 41 and 49 story residential rental towers slope towards each other with a connecting bridge that will host an indoor lap pool and lounge for the residents. Work has begun on the structure for the bridge as the first of the steel trusses has been erected.
Also marking another project milestone, the exterior envelope for both towers has reached the halfway mark. The project's signature copper cladding is featured on the north and south facades, while a glass curtain wall on the east and west facades allow for expansive views of the East River waterfront and the Midtown skyline.
Construction is slated to wrap up on both towers by 2017.
Looking north on First Avenue at East 34th Street.
Close-up of the skybridge under construction between the north (left) and south (right) towers.
Southwest corner of the site from First Avenue and East 35th Street.
Looking up at the south facade of the north (left) and south (right) towers from East 35th Street.
Looking up at the south facade of the north (left) and south (right) towers from East 35th Street.
Close-up of the south facade of the southeast tower.
Looking up at the south facade of the south tower from East 35th Street.
Southeast corner of the south tower from the East River Esplanade.
Looking north from the East River Esplanade.
East facade of the north (right) and south (left) towers from the East River Ferry terminal at East 35th Street.
Looking up at the north (right) and south (left) towers from the East River ferry terminal.
East facade of the north (right) and south (left) towers from the East River Ferry terminal at East 35th Street.
Northeast corner of the north tower.
Skybridge under construction between the north and south towers.
North facade of the south (left) and north (right) towers.
Northwest corner of the north tower.
West facade of the north tower.
West facade of both towers from
Architects: SHoP Architects; Developer: JDS Development Group; Program: Residential, Retail, Park; Location: Murray Hill, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.
