Building New York's 21st Century Superscraper

While the iconic Empire State and Chrysler buildings have dominated New York's Midtown since the 1930s, one of the largest buildings that the city has ever known - One Vanderbilt - is about to join them on the skyline. For more by The B1M subscribe now - ow.ly/GxW7y
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[@jerimayavondristen9955]

I haven't found another one thats even close tbh.

[@briocheoleary5043]

When will it be finished

[@PeteS_1994]

Those old skyscrapers like the Chrysler building have a certain charm to them that the modern skyscrapers can't beat.

[@tomknox7425]

Well in 50 years this one will get that charm too

[@PeteS_1994]

@@tomknox7425 I personally don't agree though you may be right, I would naturally miss it if we moved on from the current style I think. Things aren't just the same I think. However, Brutalist architecture from the 60s/70's still looks somewhat depressing to me and hasn't gained any charm so why should I think a glass tower that looks somewhat soulless to me would?

[@tomknox7425]

@@PeteS_1994 Yeah good point. But I think people never really fell in love with the brutalist architecture ever :D I agree that these glass towers tend to look soulless but The One World Trade Center for example looks pretty beautiful. But you are right chrysler building, the 40 wall street or empire state building feel alot more charming.

[@shibememes]

Pete S. It’s called having a pretty design

[@astropurpless]

So ttue

[@clarencetaylor7455]

Now this is an informative and subtle way to have sponsorship for a video - a detailed look at a component of the project sponsored by the company responsible. Well done.

[@captainforce4212]

I didn’t even realise there was an ad

[@mackenja43]

I don't think that world-class architecture firms like KPF need to be concerned about advertising on KZbin, but a little positive PR certainly can't hurt!

[@Aaronaa4]

Awesome video! The One Vanderbilt has risen so quickly, the construction speed is phenomenal

[@silverstackaf898]

Skyscrapers & MegaProjects yeah its 5 months ahead of plan...you should make voice over videos like the b1m!

[@kylebreedlove6112]

It's the only major American project I can recall in the past few decades that's been so far ahead of schedule.

[@donaldtrump2449]

Keep up the work man your channel will one day be as big as the b1m

[@Krobongo]

I didn't know you could buy air rights and stack them wow

[@Potatoverynice]

it's what is preserving grand central station right now.

[@SagaciousSilence]

Buying imaginary property rights. Brilliant idea, yes?

[@YgorSad]

Yes, this is possible. Normally these rights are sold by historical buildings, which could, theoretically, be bigger but won't actually be expanded. By doing so, a smaller building converts its unused air space into money.

[@Potatoverynice]

@@SagaciousSilence i know it sounds dumb, but it means that neighboring properties cannot reach your hights, so preserves the view of e.g the Chrysler building.

[@Potatoverynice]

@@YgorSad yup, and thank god grand central station was saved!

[@Samuel_J1]

Great video as always! I was in NYC last year and this building already looked fantastic and fits right in the urban fabric. It'll definitely be a midtown icon in no time.

[@ligametis]

It doesn't seem that it blends heritage when authentic even more beautiful buildings that fit nicely in the station's environment were brutally demolished.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Samuel J It blocks the view of the Chrysler building

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Or Eye-Con.

[@r62aguy85]

Samuel J no the wtc twin towers were iconic these is just a piece of shit of a building stacking on top of each other the nyc skyline collapse when the second tower of the wtc collapsed

[@yepperdeedooda]

Ever since I moved to America one thing I've Loved here are the super amazing tall buildings and how cool they look. New York is just one of the most beautiful places for buildings that I've ever seen. I live in LA and we have only one group of buildings pretty much. But New York and these types of new buildings are so slender and tall I just so incredible and just watching the progress of how they're built and the information about it that you guys present just makes my day.

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[@douglassantet647]

Go back to the motherland

[@arcisvar4863]

@@douglassantet647 go back to yours

[@ligametis]

Small human-scale buildings are the most attractive, comfortable to live. These new, tall, repetitive, covered with boring glass and grey buildings are in comparison extremely ugly. Thank god that Moscow and other large European cities preserve history and do not have these monstrosities in their city centers.

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Ксения Ковалевская agreed New York is amazing🗽

[@Quasihamster]

"New York City's skyline is changing like NEVER before!" The early 1900's beg to differ...

[@derrickclark5510]

There’s nowhere else to go but UP!!!

[@Danuxsy]

@@derrickclark5510 well it did go down in 2001

[@WayOffGrid]

Mikoch2 good for you! This is exactly the type of moronic comment in these supposed documentary style videos which is included just because it sounds dramatic but has absolutely no basis in truth. Is this where we have landed in America? Where sounding slick or looking good is more important than getting the facts right. I call it the "stupification" of America.

[@Josh-ck9bv]

XIAO yikes

[@WayOffGrid]

@@derrickclark5510 tell that to all the New York liberals who have invaded my great state of Florida. They fled an overly taxed, overly regulated, high crime area, moved to paradise and then immediately try to infect our local government so they wind up exactly where they were when they left New York. I live in a heavenly little town called Stuart. I can't get a plastic fucking straw anymore! They're starting to regulate every little thing.

[@midievalcat7770]

I just love how the old Art Deco style of the early skyline blends with the new modern concept of this building

[@mickanvonfootscraymarket5520]

This building is definitely making an impact on the NYC skyline. It has a striking width. Can see it well from Rockaway beach.

[@CockatooDude]

@Mark Grant I think it's fair to say that the Chrysler building has had plenty of time to be in the limelight.

[@astropurpless]

@@CockatooDude Not enough

[@CockatooDude]

@@astropurpless Oh come on it's been like 90 years.

[@astropurpless]

@@CockatooDude Some people try to keep stuff for a long time

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B1M giving us what we want!

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[@MoorishBrooklyn]

This was one of the best videos yet. Very educational, great story and visual flow. A beautiful building. The tenants that are there, residential and commercial will enjoy it.

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it's always a good day when B1M uploads. keep up the good work

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Regardless of how one feels about the aesthetics of this project, the Peri construction system is genius.

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It looks like a great environment in which to work. I am sure the resident companies are going to pay through the nose for it. Great video once again. These are always so well done.

[@theutopianoutopioan464]

Yep, no doubt they'll be paying at least $200 per square foot, per month for office space inside this new building!

[@marlonelias]

I live in NYC and I see this happening right in front of me!.!.

[@synesthesia101]

Putangina! Jk!

[@WTC2014]

Same!

[@marlonelias]

Derek Theler We should hang out here in NYC!.!.

[@WTC2014]

Me or the other guy?

[@TatamiDisco]

Me too and it's extremely ugly and doesn't match the city's vibe at all. More housing for ultra-elites to show off to their friends. Definitely not what NYC needs right now.

[@edpulido3466]

I work next to the building and it's almost as if everyday it goes up a few floors. Amazing!

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[@nungy4543]

Omg! I see this building everyday and have always wondered what it was. Thank you for this.

[@ld6056]

What's it like living in New York?

[@rhack10]

The entire time I knew Thanos, he only ever had one goal, to redesign half of the NYC skyline. If he gets all the air rights.... he can do it with the snap of his fingers, just like that.

[@Hotters9060]

I miss the Twin Towers. I remember visiting the observation deck of the South tower in 1995. It was the best place that I ever visited in New York city. Rest in peace to the people who were killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the 6 people that died in the bombing of 1993.

[@Hotters9060]

@@ld6056 New York city is beautiful and fun to live in. Rest in peace to the people killed in the twin towers on 9/11 and also the bombing in 1993.

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It's amazing how long it can take to develop new skyscrapers in such a dense city.

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The B1M talking about my lovely home NYC! I love the B1M 😍

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That 60iq face tho

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Thank you to you all at B1, really enjoyed this and so many other videos. I used to know that patch of NYC so well, can't wait to see it now.

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[@Hotters9060]

I miss the Twin Towers. Rest in peace to the people killed on 9/11 in the year of 2001 and also the bombing in 1993.

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[@bigtxbullion]

As a commercial RE analyst, the prospect of a $3B development is astounding. This is truly a special project. Brilliant design, integration with public transport, coupled with sustainability of resources. Thousands of professionals went into its planning and development. Would absolutely love to visit someday.

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from art-deco to steel to glass technology is progressing just so we can have these amazing skyscrapers and yes this amazing channel (:

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The core system is innovative. Excellent video as always. Great information.

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[@willmatic84]

New York city will never stop building skyscrapers 😙👌

[@Hotters9060]

I miss the original Twin Towers. I remember visiting the observation deck on the roof of the South Tower. Rest in peace to all of the people who died in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the bombing of 1993.

[@bubblehank3412]

of course not. it's the biggest skyscraper city in the world.

[@nasdaqua]

@@Hotters9060 Amen! I used to work at 2 WTC -70th floor...our offices moved out in 1985 but i got to work 10 yrs in a place that few have ... Yes, Never Forget!

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Yea and will never stop getting more expensive lol

[@hannibalbarca4140]

Not if Deblasio gets his way 😂 "No more syscrapers for NYC!!" ..what a clown.

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That mobile form system is amazing! Not having to strip and re-form every pour.... I am glad the building's aesthetic is NOT just another giant glass tower

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[@Marchant2]

New York is America's most precious jewel.

[@Marchant2]

@M P How many billionaire's rows are there in your town?

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Nice to see PERI featured in your videos! I once met one of the CEOs of PERI in his office and on my way to high school I always went past their main campus.

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[@luuchoo93]

New York is seriously king of cities. The skyscrapers and projects like this are simply impressive

[@vieuxbal1253]

As always, superb video and first class narration. New York may not have the tallest towers in the world, but New York is the city of skyscrapers par excellence. One Vanderbilt reminds me a bit of One Bryant Park or Bank of America Tower and I much prefer it to the super skinny towers of Billionaires' Row.

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Vieux Bal many cities in china start to beat Neat New York, but frl New York is a forest of skycrapers... 100 years of construction. even that city got 2 building attacked and destroyed by bad people

[@vieuxbal1253]

@@generalgrievous3066 sad but true. You can also add the Singer Building which was torn down in 1968. It was the tallest building in the world from 1908 to 1909. When it was torn down, it became the tallest building ever to be demolished on purpose. What a shame.

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I LOVE THE B1M i hope they keep making videos . the world keeps growing so i know they will make more video . i hope to visit newyork soon again . i love new york im from palm spring way way diferent . i cant even imagine how it be to live in such a beautiful place newyork is full of beautiful and amazing people . i had nothing but great moment when i was in new york .

[@Marco-fc5uf]

Good video as always! 💪🙂

[@nulltrope]

I actually really like the styling of this skyscraper, the steps and angles used along with the terracotta elements really make it unique. I think it fits well, a good mix of modern and early design

[@EurasiaOnYT]

Amazing! Amazing info! Amazing photos! Amazing videos! Amazing building! Just plain amazing! 😍

[@fakename7423]

Beautiful building. I loved the core system idea. I also like how they incorporated the nyc transit into their building. I love the channel great history and great video.

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I love this channel. So informative, so entertaining for me. 🏙❤

[@adventure9119]

It’s hard to believe I walked by the exact foundation last week. The area seemed kind of small but after seeing this video I’m impressed

[@fourover4]

thanks for doing these videos! another great one.

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Fantastic video. Nobody does it better. Great narration. I love your content and always look forward to seeing your new videos. Clear and concise with just the right amount of information .

[@justinthompson2817]

Mind as well be called Stark Tower since it’s right next to Grand Central Station.

[@Raptorman0909]

Very informative video -- NYC had a prolonged period where not much changed in the skyline, but the buildings going up and recently completed in the midtown region have hugely changed the look of the city. Looking south from Central Park it's impossible to miss these new additions.

[@Fubuki43]

What a great video, I hope to visit New York some day

[@Hotters9060]

New York city would have been better with the Twin Towers still standing but those terrorists destroyed them on September 11, 2001.

[@manolochootdatpizzachip5142]

I live in New York. Everyone wants to come here.

[@Master-kh6ww]

Man I love skyscrapers

[@bronxmafi2212]

More new york🗽

[@just_cade]

Incredible building. I wasn't too fond of it when I first saw renders, but seeing it in real life nearly complete, I think it fits right in. It's very beautiful, and they built it so fast!

[@gratedcampbell9553]

Another amazing video! Thank you!

[@shaunbrogan4157]

Best channel on KZbin ! Best channel on the internet as far as this kind of content.. 560000 subscribers and growing like NYC's skyscrapers

[@ManjuSingh-io6ix]

The real beauty of Nyc is the character and charm this city has the amazing arcitecture despite those gorgeous tall bldgs it still has an open feel to it 🌹my fav city ❤️

[@rvsoccer5]

Can’t wait to see this in person!

[@chongos5018]

New York City is the most aesthetically-pleasing modern futuristic amazing city in the world

[@Hotters9060]

New York city would have been better if the twin towers were rebuilt but taller and stronger than the ones that were destroyed on September 11, 2001.

[@IvanPlayStation4LiFe]

u havent live anywhere else i see

[@benwong5982]

Shenzhen?

@@benwong5982 Shezhen has way more skyscarpres than NYC but they are all tiny, they only reach like 1 meter passed skyscraper standards.

[@jrcadventures2905]

I wouldn’t consider it a modern city considering most of the buildings were built 70+ years ago

[@paulsuprono7225]

Wow, this water recycling feature - collecting outside hydration, off the windows - process & deliver internally . . . is truly remarkable, unique ! 😎🇺🇸

[@theailateshow368]

Construction in modern day New York proves that construction never stops

[@Hotters9060]

When the twin towers were built between the 1960's and the 1970's, they did add a concrete core. Steel doesn't do very well in fire and maybe that is why the twin towers collapsed on 9/11. But the twin towers were designed to withstand an impact of a Boeing 707 aircraft traveling 400 mph. The airplanes that hit the twin towers on 9/11 were 767s.

[@menaseven9093]

The building of the One Vanderbilt demonstrated a beautiful architecture and excellent civil engineering.

[@Zach-qj3ss]

I literally see the construction everyday and now I know what it is, so thanks lol

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EXCELLENT content @ The B1M !!!

[@ryanrodriguez1234]

That's crazy I pass this construction site every day, I had no idea it is going to be one of the tallest buildings in the city.

[@bartakin]

This engineer has it down on ground movement, ingenious installation, I like it !

[@augustus331]

Still smaller than One World Trade Center. The view from up there was breathtaking. I loved New York City

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Pure class - Very well put together and professional! Love the content, keep it up

[@MambaAfrica]

Love your videos, very informative.

[@spencerberg7477]

I have a view of midtown from my apartment ands by far my favorite modern sky scraper. It’s top first in with the skyline so well, looking sleek and modern while not sticking out like a sore thumb.

[@philgjetman25]

These construction videos give me so much anxiety. Like I can’t even begin to understand the process of planning how a skyscraper is built 😱

[@blondjon]

Loved this video! (as always) Good work!

[@fierymb]

Imagine driving to work and passing this property every morning and seeing the progress of this thing.

[@abcinyourface]

Imagine walking to work instead

[@bradstephan7886]

So glad to see the focus on sustainability.

[@luxushauseragency]

New towers should use the Taipei 101 naming formula because it will be easier to remember how many floors.

[@TheNeilDarby]

One Vanderbilt should all be one floor. A 1,400 hundred foot tall room lol

[@alvin8310]

lol

[@billbingham3829]

Then it comes time to change the light bulbs in the ceiling.

[@dexterjettster3683]

432 park avenue would have about 1 floor per 3 feet

[@nguyen3545]

That is one of the most beautiful spires I have ever seen

[@darthchrislord2167]

The design isn't bad, I just wish it was further away from the Chrysler.

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Actual substance to one of these vids. Bravo lads

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Great video. Nice way to start the day.🏗🗽🏙😉

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This channel is Absolutely Fabulous.

[@maidenless6805]

I live near NYC and had no idea this was being built! Man I'm out of the loop 😥

[@Prodigious1One]

Gosh... engineering is so cool!

[@sumedh17]

Reaching for the sky and tearing through it..

[@ligametis]

What?

[@Hotters9060]

The twin towers would have reached the sky higher than they were before if the they would have been rebuilt.

[@Hotters9060]

@@ligametis New York city is not the same without the twin towers. Rest in peace to those who died on 9/11 and the bombing of 1993.

[@TheZzzleep...]

Beautiful tower and green.

[@alexwong1249]

Love the soundtrack

[@Ottee2]

Just mind boggling logistics to create this structure. Wow ! And it ain't cheap.

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i love this channel😭

[@PeterParker-cv2tb]

I love skyscrapers. Nice video!

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[@xaiano794]

You know this is one of the smartest developments I've seen in ages. Loads of people talk about the look of the older buildings but don't consider what it's like to work in them. This is clearly designed for people, not as some showy building to look at.