The NYC Skyscrapers Built OVER a Railyard

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Two Manhattan West, the latest addition to the Manhattan West complex, symbolizes the completion of an ambitious saga in New York City's architectural history. From its inception in the 1990s to its recent unveiling, Manhattan West has been a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels. Built atop a network of bridges spanning active rail yards, this project demanded innovative solutions to overcome its challenges.
The genesis of Manhattan West dates back to groundbreaking in January 2013, with the Qatar Investment Authority acquiring a significant stake in 2015. The collaboration between Brookfield Property Partners and QIA aimed to transform the area west of Penn Station into a dynamic mixed-use space. The completion of the $680 million platform over the rail tracks in 2014 laid the groundwork for the development of six primary buildings, including residential towers, office spaces, and a hotel.
The engineering feats behind Manhattan West are awe-inspiring. The construction of the platform over active rail yards required precision and creativity to minimize disruption to train services. The skyscrapers, including One Manhattan West, showcase innovative design and structural engineering, with SOM leading the way. Meanwhile, Two Manhattan West, completed earlier this year, stands as a testament to sustainable development, aiming for LEED Gold certification and utilizing renewable energy sources.
The completion of Manhattan West marks a transformative chapter in New York City's skyline, demonstrating the power of collaboration, innovation, and vision. As the area evolves into a vibrant hub, it stands as a testament to human ambition and the enduring spirit of urban development.

[@kangamagic1206]

Studio apartment beginning at $4,000. Yes, quite "affordable"

[@MiggerPlease]

If you make $10,000 per month that's a bargain

[@carlitoxb110]

It’s cheap for that Location

[@dustinjdeal]

A brand new building requiring complex engineering in one of the most desirable cities in the world.....seems fair.

[@chrisbarbera4121]

Keep crying 😢

[@Goxilla]

copying the B1M´s corporate identity in the thumbnails... smart because I clicked

[@CallMeShiba]

No one has specific rights in how the thumbnails should look like unless it has some copyrighted stuff in it.

[@danielwalker6653]

I'm glad you noted the structural differences between 1 & 2, but its worth saying that the differences continue above ground too. 2 Manhattan West is basically an all-steel structure (braced steel core and perimeter steel columns) similar to the original WTC towers and 30 Hudson Yards, whereas 1 MW has the unconventional base, but above is a standard steel perimeter column, concrete core structure (typical of modern high-rise office buildings).

[@travelingshoe694]

We got new Twin Towers before Gta 6

[@gus-jd9dc]

💀

[@crispyChipo]

aint no way

[@dementorspirit]

whoa... dishing out good quality videos! you've got a sub. Interesting premise for a video, havent seen any of my other subs cover it. Hope your channel grows.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

3:51 I can't quite believe that I'm saying this, but the futuristic for the late 60s beige concrete sloped façade is (when clean) eminently preferable to the (yawn) common or garden shiny glass refurb. Ooh! Reflective, shiny, glass curtain walled office block. Haven't seen one of those before...

[@rafaelbanda1525]

I appreciate the effort put into the site and your video. Thanks

[@JossyFoop]

They should’ve just redeveloped that whole area into a park

[@Commander-leo]

Nuh this better

[@jimbo1637]

Parks don't pay taxes 🤷‍♂️

[@cashewnuttel9054]

@@jimbo1637 China orders this place to be filled with skyscrapers.

[@touwaxsdr8998]

I like the glass facade of this two buildings

[@scottlauren3145]

I really enjoy your videos dude.

[@mikemeyer9831]

Gay lol

[@southasiannature9200]

​@@mikemeyer9831 is this gay man fiingerring your filthy acss ?

[@robertewalt7789]

I had heard that the Hudson Yards project was not selling as well as expected. How about this project?

[@rms1034]

why keep adding office space inventory. NYC is lacking in HOUSING units, not office space. infact office space is in excess with entire office buildings sitting vacant. just rennovate those office spaces if needed.

[@PanPeno]

as an European born 1991, with a knowledge of what happened, I am aware of the high demand for another twins - I see what they did there. It does look good and fits well, but the same time... is a liiiiiiitle... wrong/off also-it gives me the vibe that during this video we all kind of pretend that it has nothing to do with the wtc

[@malxvz1]

The fact that the bottom of the building is so close to the underground trains passing through is quite concerning but I'm sure there's hundreds of buildings which are built very similar due to how dense everything is New York and Manhattan especially.

[@mhxxd4]

Prettiest skyscraper ever

[@petermages9482]

What is the expected life expectancy for those concrete/metal "coverings"? You don't want to put a Highrise on top, if it's falling apart in X years. Does anyone know?

[@the23rdbryan]

Living in ANY amount of space in a building like this is a dream bigger than I even dare to think about. $4000/mo is FAR FAR above "affordable".

[@johnl5316]

The MANHATTAN PROJECT which involved Los Alamos, NM had this in the planning stages back in the 1940s

[@ioanbota9397]

I like

[@ThebrOSU28]

“Affordable” units mean subsidized by the building. Folks in those apartments aren’t paying $4k, which is market rate.

[@johnmoffat7855]

The "railyard" i called Hudson Yards. Say NO to AI or sloppy postings.

[@gavinhuffman1340]

Yall say this is crazy but Chicago did this in downtown near union station and under the entirety of grant park, nyc copies everything from us 💁‍♂️

[@Lemonoutui]

✈️

[@hallnall1667]

Another glass tower.

[@ricnyc2759]

This is what the rich are doing in NYC: "Let them eat cake".

[@jorgesebastian8338]

They should make another design for tower two, it looks bad

[@r62aguy85]

They look like the WTC twin towers

[@sixfifty_sebb]

they really want planes to fly into them again, they never learn 😂😂

[@sfdko3291]

All these look soo bland