World's Skinniest Skyscraper

 The New York City skyline is one of the most famous in the world and there’s a new shape that’s starting to stand out.  A lot located on West 57th Street in midtown Manhattan, will be the future home of the skinniest skyscraper in the world and the next tallest tower in New York City. The building will sit on a lot just13 meters wide, but will soar to an incredible height of 411 meters – taller than the rooftop of the Empire State.

 The bottom six floors of the 74-story building will be retail, while floors 7-16 will each hold two residential units. The remainder of the tower will house full-floor apartments with 4.5 meters ceilings and unobstructed views of central park across to long island city. The penthouse will sit over 411 meters in the air. This building is expected to be completed in 2016.

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 References:

http://theelectricwebnetwork.blogspot.nl/2013/11/worlds-skinniest-skyscraper-to-soon.html

http://www.architectmagazine.com/architecture/shop-architects-105-west-57th-street-skyscraper.aspx

http://www.dezeen.com/2013/09/11/shop-architects-design-skinny-skyscraper-for-new-york/