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Construction Update: One Thousand Museum

Southeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

Construction is wrapping up at One Thousand Museum, a residential condo tower in Downtown Miami from the office of the late Zaha Hadid, a Pritzker Prize winning architect of international acclaim. Plaza Construction is leading the realization of the formally unique tower.

East facade.

The 62-story tower joins a more modestly sized residential building nearing completion in New York as the first residential projects from Zaha Hadid in the United States. Hadid's Miami tower is located in Downtown Miami, adjacent to Museum Park and its two new museums, the Perez Art Museum and the recently completed Frost Science Museum. 

Southeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

After floor 15, Hadid's organic tower structure transitions from the traditional poured-in-place concrete with removable wood form-work to an innovative new solution, GFRC panels. Fabricated in Dubai, the glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels serve as both form-work and outer shell, saving much construction time. One Thousand Museum is the first tower in the U.S. to utilize the panels as permanent form-work and cladding.

Residents entering by car will be received by a valet and doorman at a private porte-cochere accessed at the southern boundary along NE 10th Street. Parking will be available on floors two to seven. An adjacent lobby will offer access to the concierge and high-speed elevators to the residences above. The ground floor will also host a restaurant that stretches along Biscayne Boulevard at the eastern boundary of the site, with views to Museum Park across the street. 

Northwest corner.

At the very top of the tower, an Aquatic Center and Sky Lounge will provide residents with an indoor pool and private event space with stunning views to the beach and the city. The roof of the tower has also been designed to accommodate Miami's first private helipad on a residential tower.

One Thousand Museum (center) from Museum Park.

Biscayne Bay waterfront.

Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects (Design Architect), O’Donnell Dannwolf & Partners Architects (Executive Architect); Landscape Architect: Enea Garden Design; Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Developer: 1000 Biscayne Tower, LLC; Construction: Plaza Construction; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Downtown Miami; Completion: 2019.

 
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Construction Tour: One Thousand Museum

Looking up at the east facade from Museum Park.

Superstructure has officially topped out at One Thousand Museum, a residential condo tower in Downtown Miami from the office of the late Zaha Hadid, a Pritzker Prize winning architect of international acclaim. Plaza Construction is leading the realization of the formally unique tower.

One Thousand Museum (center) from Museum Park.

The 62-story tower joins a more modestly sized residential building nearing completion in New York as the first residential projects from Zaha Hadid in the United States. Hadid's Miami tower is located in Downtown Miami, adjacent to Museum Park and its two new museums, the Perez Art Museum and the recently completed Frost Science Museum. 

East facade from Biscayne Boulevard.

East facade.

Residents entering by car will be received by a valet and doorman at a private porte-cochere accessed at the southern boundary along NE 10th Street. Parking will be available on floors two to seven. An adjacent lobby will offer access to the concierge and high-speed elevators to the residences above. The ground floor will also host a restaurant that stretches along Biscayne Boulevard at the eastern boundary of the site, with views to Museum Park across the street. 

Southeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

Northwest corner.

At the very top of the tower, an Aquatic Center and Sky Lounge will provide residents with an indoor pool and private event space with stunning views to the beach and the city. The roof of the tower has also been designed to accommodate Miami's first private helipad on a residential tower.

Preparing the rebar for the roof concrete pour.

Roof and helipad under construction.

View east from the roof.

Roof structure.

GFRC clad structure at the roof.

Levels 10 through 14 will feature townhouse residences, with multi-story, half floor layouts. Levels 15 through 49 will feature 4-bedroom half-floor residences, followed by 5-bedroom full-floor penthouses on levels 50 to 57. A duplex penthouse on levels 58 and 59 will feature a double height great room with terrace and a private pool.

Southeast corner view from a penthouse interior.

Penthouse terrace at the east facade.

View east from a penthouse terrace.

Looking down on Museum Park from a penthouse terrace.

After floor 15, Hadid's organic tower structure transitions from the traditional poured-in-place concrete with removable wood form-work to an innovative new solution, GFRC panels. Fabricated in Dubai, the glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels serve as both form-work and outer shell, saving much construction time. One Thousand Museum is the first tower in the U.S. to utilize the panels as permanent form-work and cladding.

Close-up of the GFRC panels on the southeast corner of the tower.

Model Residence

Living room with southeast balcony.

Living room with southeast balcony.

Living room with southeast balcony.

Living room with southeast balcony.

Kitchen.

Kitchen.

Master bath.

Southwest balcony.

Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects (Design Architect), O’Donnell Dannwolf & Partners Architects (Executive Architect); Landscape Architect: Enea Garden Design; Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Developer: 1000 Biscayne Tower, LLC; Construction: Plaza Construction; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Downtown Miami; Completion: 2018.

 
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Building Tour: 520 West 28th Street

East facade from 10th Avenue.

Construction nears completion at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street.

Close-up of the northeast corner of the facade.

The façade features a hand-rubbed metal screen that functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs and the spandrel glass portions of the window wall. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.

Northeast corner from the High Line.

Southeast corner from the High Line.

South facade from West 27th Street.

Close-up of the facade at the southwest corner.

Residential lobby.

Residential lobby lounge.

Model Residence 28

The 4,200 square foot residence 28 offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, with an additional powder room housed in a free standing enclosure. Hadid's design style is evident throughout the interiors, including the kitchen which features an island of sculpted white marble and high gloss formed millwork and Boffi cabinetry. Along with a master bedroom suite with two walk-in closets, each of the three secondary bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms. A 257 square foot balcony off of the east facing family room and kitchen offers views north and south along the High Line.

Gallery with great room beyond. 

Great room.

Great room.

Great room.

View south along the High Line from the great room.

Family room.

Looking southeast from the balcony.

Looking south along the High Line from the balcony.

Looking northeast along the High Line from the balcony.

Kitchen.

Kitchen.

Close-up of the kitchen/living room divider wall.

Hallway leading to the secondary bedrooms.

Powder room.

Powder room door handle.

Master bedroom.

Master bedroom.

Window detail in the master bedroom.

Vanity in the master bathroom.

Soaking tub in the master bathroom.

Shower and toilet enclosure in the master bathroom.

Secondary bedroom.

Window detail in the secondary bedroom.

Tub in the secondary bathroom.

Amenities

Zaha Hadid's signature style is also evident throughout the building's amenity spaces as well. The residential lobby includes a 34-foot feature wall with Hadid's sculptural forms serving as artwork, along with a sculptural concierge desk and furniture designed by the architect. A lounge and entertainment suite open onto a High Line facing terrace. Hadid's signature curves carve openings into the walls of the wellness level amenities, providing glazed entries and views into the 75-foot saline-system swimming pool, private spa, and fitness center.

Lounge.

High Line terrace.

Pool entry.

Pool.

Gym.

IMAX Theater.

ArchitectsZaha Hadid Architects (Design Architect), Ismael Leyva Architects (Executive Architect); Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers; MEP Engineer: AKF Group; Facade Consultant: Gilsanz Murray Steficek; Landscape Architect: Future Green Studio; Developer: Related Companies; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.

 
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Construction Update: 520 West 28th Street

Northeast corner.

Façade installation nears completion at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The façade features a hand-rubbed metal screen that functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs and the spandrel glass portions of the window wall. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.

East facade from the High Line.

Close-up of the east facade.

North facade from the High Line.

Close-up of the north facade and residential entry canopy.

Residential lobby entry.

Residential lobby entry canopy.

Close-up of the residential entry metal facade.

Residential lobby.

Looking up at the north facade.

North facade.

 
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Construction Update: 520 West 28th Street

Northeast corner.

Installation continues on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. Metal slab covers are used to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and creates the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.

Northeast corner from the High Line.

North facade.

Close-up of the north façade.

Close-up of the balconies at the northeast façade.

Looking up at the east façade.

Close-up of the east façade.

Close-up of the southeast façade.

Close-up of the balconies at the southeast corner.

Southeast corner from the High Line.

ArchitectsZaha Hadid ArchitectsDeveloper: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.

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520 West 28th Street

East facade from West 28th Street.

Installation continues on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.

North facade from the High Line.

Close-up of the curved glass corners and metal screen.

Close-up of the metal screen at the north facade.

Close-up of the metal screen at the north façade.

North façade from West 28th Street.

Looking up at the metal screen on the north façade.

Close-up of the metal screen at the north façade.

Northwest corner of the north façade.

Close-up of the northwest corner.

Close-up of the northwest corner.

When completed, the building should be a fitting testament to the avant garde vision of Zaha Hadid, who died earlier this year.

Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).

ArchitectsZaha Hadid ArchitectsDeveloper: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.

 
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One Thousand Museum

While Miami has seen construction booms in the past, the current resurgence has featured high profile architects from around the world. Cranes abound throughout the city, with towers rising from a list of names that rivals New York's current crop of signature skyscrapers. The project with the most attention has to be One Thousand Museum, a residential condo tower in Downtown Miami from the office of the late Zaha Hadid, a Pritzker Prize winning architect of international acclaim.

Southeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

Rendering courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects.

With concrete superstructure now surpassing its 12th floor, the 62-story tower joins a more modestly sized residential building under construction in New York as the first residential projects from Zaha Hadid in the United States. Hadid's Miami tower is located in Downtown Miami, adjacent to Museum Park and its two new museums, the Perez Art Museum and the soon to be completed Frost Science Museum. 

Southeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

East facade from Biscayne Boulevard.

East facade from Biscayne Boulevard.

Northeast corner from Biscayne Boulevard.

Northeast corner.

Close-up of the concrete superstructure.

Close-up of the concrete superstructure.

looking up at the GFRC facade mock-up and the tower rising beyond.

Southwest corner from NE 2nd Avenue.

Residents entering by car will be received by a valet and doorman at a private porte-cochere accessed at the southern boundary along NE 10th Street. Parking will be available on floors two to seven. An adjacent lobby will offer access to the concierge and high-speed elevators to the residences above. The ground floor will also host a restaurant that stretches along Biscayne Boulevard at the eastern boundary of the site, with views to Museum Park across the street. 

Lobby.

Lobby.

Drop-off entry.

Ground floor restaurant space.

Ground floor restaurant space.

Ground floor restaurant space.

Southeast corner of the ground floor restaurant space.

Looking east towards Museum Park and the American Airlines Arena from a parking level.

On levels eight and nine, residents will have access to a wellness and spa center that overlooks the outdoor Sun and Swim Terrace. The organic forms of the tower's structure are the backdrop for the outdoor pool deck and inform the flowing shapes of the pools and cabanas. 

Northwest corner from Ten Museum.

Looking down on the future Sun and Swim Terrace from Ten Museum.

Eastern perimeter of the amenity floor.

Looking east towards the Frost Museum of Science and Museum Park from the amenity floor.

Future pool deck.

Superstructure is currently going up on the townhouse residences, with multi-story, half floor layouts on levels 10 through 14. Levels 15 through 49 will feature 4-bedroom half-floor residences, followed by 5-bedroom full-floor penthouses on levels 50 to 57. A duplex penthouse on levels 58 and 59 will feature a double height great room with terrace and a private pool. At the very top of the tower, an Aquatic Center and Sky Lounge will provide residents with an indoor pool and private event space with stunning views to the beach and the city. The roof of the tower has also been designed to accommodate Miami's first private helipad on a residential tower.

Northwest corner from Ten Museum.

After floor 15, Hadid's organic tower structure will transition from the traditional poured-in-place concrete with removable wood form-work to an innovative new solution, GFRC panels. Fabricated in Dubai, the glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels will serve as both form-work and outer shell, saving much construction time. One Thousand Museum will be the first tower in the U.S. to utilize the panels as permanent form-work and cladding.

Close-up of workers preparing rebar for the concrete superstructure.

When completed next year, 1000 Museum should prove to be another impressive project to add to Zaha Hadid's legacy. 

View from Museum Park.

East facade from Museum Park.

Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects (Design Architect), O’Donnell Dannwolf & Partners Architects (Executive Architect); Landscape Architect: Enea Garden Design; Structural Engineer: DeSimone Consulting Engineers; Developer: 1000 Biscayne Tower, LLC; Construction: Plaza Construction; Program: Residential, Retail; Location: Downtown Miami; Completion: Late 2017.

 
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520 West 28th Street

Work begins on the metal screen at Related and Zaha Hadid Architects' 520 W 28 at the High Line.

Installation has begun on the hand-rubbed metal screen at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. The metal screen functions as a finished cover for the concrete slabs, which are not covered by the glass panels of the window wall system. A typical glass curtain wall is installed along the perimeter of the tower's slabs effectively covering them, while a window wall sits in between the slabs some distance inside from the edge.  Hadid uses the slab covering as an opportunity to express and emphasize the softened edges at the corners and create the building's signature element of floors that meld with walls. The intricacy of their shapes require a technological artisanry, as they are formed by unique, laser cut pieces.

When completed, the building should be a fitting testament to the avant garde vision of Zaha Hadid, who died earlier this year.

East facade from West 28th Street.

East facade from the High Line.

Detail of the metal facade installed at the southeast slab edge.

Southeast facade from the High LIne.

Detail of the metal facade installed at the southeast slab edge.

Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).

East facade from West 27th Street.

ArchitectsZaha Hadid ArchitectsDevelopers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2017.

 
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520 West 28th Street

At the High Line, Related's new luxury condo building by Zaha Hadid Architects is one floor from topped out and undergoing curtain wall installation.

Superstructure has reached the final floor and the glass curtain wall continues to go up on the north facade at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. 

Looking east from West 28th Street.

Northwest corner from West 28th Street.

The building employs Hadid's signature flow of form that has made her an international star. Curved glass at the corners of the l-shaped building soften the overall extrusion of the site's form. Expression of the floor slabs on the facade slope to meet each other, creating zones of intersection. On the High Line facing east facade, floor slabs extend past the glass enclosure and curve upwards, melding with the floor slab above while creating a sheltered balcony.

Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.

Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.

Northeast corner from the High Line.

Close-up of the curtain wall at the north facade.

Looking north from the High Line towards 520 W 28 (left), 10 Hudson Yards (right), and 507 W 28 (far right).

Completion is slated for late 2016.

ArchitectsZaha Hadid ArchitectsDevelopers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.

 

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520 West 28th Street

The first glass panel has been installed at 520 W 28, Zaha Hadid's residential tower at the High Line. 

The first glass panel has been installed at Related's 520 W 28 residential condo tower. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 11-story, 40-unit condo flanks the western edge of the High Line at 28th Street. Superstructure has also made significant progress and should top out before the end of January.

Completion is slated for late 2016.

Southeast corner from the High Line.

Glass panel on the north facade.

Glass panel at the northwest corner.

ArchitectsZaha Hadid ArchitectsDevelopers: Related; Program: Residential; Location: Chelsea, New York, NY; Completion: 2016.

 
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