This is a brand new building right across the street from the Javits Center. I was struck by how different the outside walls were from anything else I have seen in the city. It is striking because it is all black, and then the glass "curtain walls" are not smooth! An overcast day was the perfect kind of lighting for this building because we can see all the details without the distraction of shadows.
Here is a close up of a group of rooms. I had to dig a bit to find out what this building is. I Googled "black tower across from the Javits Center," strangely enough! I discovered that it is the Hotel Meta, also known as the Tribute Portfolio Hotel. It's a 51 story hotel skyscraper. The building features a unique, kinetic-looking design and is located at the corner of West 37th Street and Eleventh Avenue. Aren't you glad I am out here hunting for new developments in architecture in New York City?
4 comments:
The game Jenga immediately immediately came to mind looking at these photos. Also, I would be much more comfortable spending a night in this building rather than a Pencil Tower building.
Ken Schwarz' comment about the game Jenga is perfect in my mind. It looks like a mess of building blocks that might topple. Very odd in my mind.
It seems so dark from the outside, I hope it feels brighter when you are in a room looking out!
Guaranteed that it will be called the “Jenga ” building. I think it’s cool looking! Betsey
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