Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) certainly knows a thing or two about skyscraper design, being responsible for four of the current world’s top 10 tallest buildings.
The firm’s eye-catching One Vanderbilt skyscraper is now nearing completion and has reached its maximum height of 1,401 ft (427 m).First unveiled back in 2016, One Vanderbilt is among the tallest buildings in the United States, though doesn’t quite reach the heights of the Central Park Tower and the One World Trade Center, for example.
Its overall form is meant to complement the nearby Chrysler and Empire State Buildings, and consists of four interlocking volumes that taper toward a spire. The building is glazed and sports terracotta detailing that’s intended to pay homage to the nearby Grand Central Station’s famous Guastavino tiling.
Connstruction work began in late 2016 and its foundations required that 20 trucks from four different concrete plants work uninterrupted from a Friday evening until afternoon the next day. In all, there were 400 truckloads.”As One Vanderbilt reaches its full height, its slender, crystalline profile assumes a prominent place on the New York skyline,” says James von Klemperer, KPF President and Design Principal.
The same angled geometries translate to the base of the tower, gesturing with generosity to the great landmark of Grand Central Terminal. KPF is proud to have led the design effort, which arose from the collaborative efforts of our studio, SL Green, Hines, and the NYC Department of City Planning.”
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