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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]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]]. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 551 residential units across 58 floors |
'''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]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]]. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 551 residential units across 58 floors,<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> and is the 128th [[list of tallest buildings in New York City|tallest building in New York]]. 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/web/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. [https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/arts/design/29madison.html?scp=1&sq=One%20Madison&st=cse "Near-Empty Tower Still Holds Hope"] ''The 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. [https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/arts/design/29madison.html?scp=1&sq=One%20Madison&st=cse "Near-Empty Tower Still Holds Hope"] ''The 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, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°45′30″N 73°59′33″W / 40.758361°N 73.992603°W |
| Construction started | 2004[1] |
| Opening | 2006[1] |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 604 ft (184 m)[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 58[1] |
| Floor area | 632,939 sq ft (58,802.0 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | CetraRuddy[1] |
| Developer | Extell Development Company |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
| Main contractor | Bovis Lend Lease |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 200 |
| References | |
| [2] | |
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, in the U.S. state of New York. The building rises 604 feet (184 m) above street level, containing 551 residential units across 58 floors,[3] and is the 128th tallest building in New York. 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,[3] and the building has views of New York City in every direction.[4]
The building was designed by the architectural firm CetraRuddy, who also designed One Madison Park.[5]
See also
References
- Notes
- ^ a b c d e f "The Orion". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ^ "The Orion". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
- ^ 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" The New York Times (June 28, 2010)
External links
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