Hudson Yards is a mammoth development in New York City — the likes of which hasn't been seen since the unveiling of Rockefeller Center in the 1930s.
The $25 billion complex covers an entire avenue and stretches four city blocks. At the far edge lie the Eastern and Western Railyards, whose train tracks run below a raised platform that supports the budding structures. Each of the buildings revolves around an expansive public square with a lush landscape of trees and woodland plants.
The project is currently undergoing phase one — 11.9 million square feet along the Eastern Yard — which will be mostly complete by March 2019. From there, it will move on to the second and final phase — 6.2 million square feet along the Western Yard — which is set to be finished by 2024. This second phase of development includes the construction of a public school, along with additional office, residential, and retail space.
The project is difficult to keep up with, even for developers. According to the senior project manager at Related Companies, Geoff Butler, the construction site changes every day.
But for those who have yet to peer inside the complex, the layout and development timeline is mostly theoretical.
Business Insider got the rundown of how it's progressing. Take a look below.
The Shed
The Shed is the only structure in Hudson Yards being built by New York City itself. As part of its negotiations with the complex's two developers, Related and Oxford Properties, the city mandated the construction of a nonprofit cultural center.
The Shed was born from this vision, and will serve as a forum for art installations, concerts, conventions, and other cultural events. There's even talk of having it replace Bryant Park as the site of New York Fashion Week.
The structure, which borders the High Line along the Eastern Yard, features a retractable outer shell that can be rolled back for outdoor events. The shell is held up by six track-bound wheels and controlled by a wireless remote.
Like many of the phase one structures, The Shed will be finished by spring 2019.
15 Hudson Yards
To the right of The Shed, at the corner of 30th Street and 11th Avenue, is 15 Hudson Yards, a 900-foot-tall tower with views overlooking the Hudson River. The building spans 960,000 square feet and will feature nearly 400 residences, including around 100 affordable units. More than half of the apartments have already been sold, with a standard unit starting at around $3.9 million.
The design is the result of a collaboration between Rockwell Group and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, which contributed to the High Line. Inside, there will be a 75-foot swimming pool, screening room, rooftop lounge, and a private coworking space.
With an unveiling scheduled for later this year, 15 Hudson Yards will become the first residential building to open at the development site.
35 Hudson Yards
Across the plaza sits 35 Hudson Yards, a 1.1 million-square-foot tower designed by David Childs, the architect behind the Freedom Tower. Though it was intended to be a cylinder, its shape now resembles a rectangular prism.
At 1,000 feet tall, the building is the site's tallest residential structure. In addition to its 143 condos, the tower will feature the first-ever Equinox hotel with more than 200 rooms. Guests and residents can also enjoy access to a 60,000-square-foot Equinox fitness club and spa.
Apartments are expected to go on sale in 2019.
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