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'''The Orion''' is a [[skyscraper]] located at 350 [[42nd Street (Manhattan)|West 42nd Street]] between [[Eighth Avenue (Manhattan)|Eighth]] and [[Ninth Avenue (Manhattan)|Ninth Avenues]] in the [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] or [[Clinton, Manhattan|Clinton]] neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 58 floors of residential units.<ref name="Emp1">{{Cite web|title=The Orion|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetorion-newyorkcity-ny-usa|accessdate=2007-12-23|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref> Despite its relatively modest height for a skyscraper, the residential building has dominated the 42nd Street landscape west of [[Times Square]] since its topout in September 2005,<ref name="Emp1"/> and the building has views of New York City in every direction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orion|url=http://www.topnycapts.com/blog/NYC-realestate.php/2006/05/24/p402|publisher=Topnycapts.com|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=2006-05-24 |
'''The Orion''' is a [[skyscraper]] located at 350 [[42nd Street (Manhattan)|West 42nd Street]] between [[Eighth Avenue (Manhattan)|Eighth]] and [[Ninth Avenue (Manhattan)|Ninth Avenues]] in the [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] or [[Clinton, Manhattan|Clinton]] neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]]. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 58 floors of residential units.<ref name="Emp1">{{Cite web|title=The Orion|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetorion-newyorkcity-ny-usa|accessdate=2007-12-23|publisher=Emporis.com}}</ref> Despite its relatively modest height for a skyscraper, the residential building has dominated the 42nd Street landscape west of [[Times Square]] since its topout in September 2005,<ref name="Emp1"/> and the building has views of New York City in every direction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Orion |url=http://www.topnycapts.com/blog/NYC-realestate.php/2006/05/24/p402 |publisher=Topnycapts.com |accessdate=2007-12-23 |date=2006-05-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20061112001844/http://www.topnycapts.com/blog/NYC-realestate.php/2006/05/24/p402 |archivedate=November 12, 2006 }}</ref> |
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The building was designed by the architectural firm [[CetraRuddy]], who also designed [[One Madison Park]].<ref name=Ouroussoff>Ouroussoff, Nicolai. [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/arts/design/29madison.html?scp=1&sq=One%20Madison&st=cse "Near-Empty Tower Still Holds Hope"] ''New York Times'' (June 28, 2010)</ref> |
The building was designed by the architectural firm [[CetraRuddy]], who also designed [[One Madison Park]].<ref name=Ouroussoff>Ouroussoff, Nicolai. [http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/arts/design/29madison.html?scp=1&sq=One%20Madison&st=cse "Near-Empty Tower Still Holds Hope"] ''New York Times'' (June 28, 2010)</ref> |
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| The Orion | |
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 (2008) | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Residential[1] |
| Location | 350 West 42nd Street New York City |
| Construction started | 2004[1] |
| Opening | 2006[1] |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 604 ft (184 m)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 58[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Cetra/Ruddy[1] |
| Developer | Extell Development Company |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
The Orion is a skyscraper located at 350 West 42nd Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues in the Hell's Kitchen or Clinton neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 58 floors of residential units.[2] Despite its relatively modest height for a skyscraper, the residential building has dominated the 42nd Street landscape west of Times Square since its topout in September 2005,[2] and the building has views of New York City in every direction.[3]
The building was designed by the architectural firm CetraRuddy, who also designed One Madison Park.[4]
See also
References
- Notes
- ^ a b c d e f "The Orion". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ a b "The Orion". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ "Orion". Topnycapts.com. 2006-05-24. Archived from the original on November 12, 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Ouroussoff, Nicolai. "Near-Empty Tower Still Holds Hope" New York Times (June 28, 2010)
External links
Media related to The Orion at Wikimedia Commons
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