Location: 450 W. 14th st. (goes through the Meatpacking district, West Chelsea, and Midtown West) New York
Architects: Morris Adjmi Architects
Structural Engineers: Robert Silman Associates, P.C.
Developers: CB Developers
MEP: ICOR Associates
Geotechnical/Environmental: Pillori Associates,P.A.
Expeditor: Metropolis Group Inc.
Mechanical/HVAC: Martin Associates
Site Safety: CRSG
Exterior Walls/Waterproofing Consultant: WJE Engineers & Architects, P.C.
Market Cost: approx. $50 million
The building on 450 West 14th Street also known as the High Line building is located in Manhattan, New York. It is designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and the building is currently under construction. 
The building is located in the meatpacking district located over an existing five-story building and it will be a 10-story office tower with offices at the upper levels and shops on the ground level. The building is comprised of mainly steel and glass, which will be placed above the existing Art Deco style building. The building will function mainly as an office tower with floor to ceiling windows that will capture panoramic views of the High Line Park. The High Line building is expected to become a fashion district with many high-end designers. The ground floor consists of 7,636 square feet of ground level space and 4,308 square feet of lower level space, which will be utilized for different designer shops with names such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Apple, Hugo Boss, Ed Hardy, and Christian Louboutin.
The building materials used relate to the surrounding industrial aesthetics. The 10-story tower is located in an industrial area and sits on a high line that is currently being converted into a public promenade. When one approaches the building, they are welcomed by the five-story art deco masonry base, which consists of high-end retail. High Line Park is the main view from the base. The view from the 10-story tower is of the Hudson River and the “Meatpacking District.”
The building offers many green amenities to make it LEED certified. Some of the features are low VOC and Forest Stewardship council finishes, energy efficient lighting, and water efficient plumbing. According to the New York Real Estate Journal, the building offers “state of the art” ventilation, technology, security, and cooling systems.
The High Line Building is a project that is about bringing fashion to the Meatpacking District. There are also speculations about the building and its use. The building will be used mainly as an office tower and the ceilings are said to be eight feet high. There are speculations that the ceilings are not adequate to support a proper work environment. The High Line building was supposed to be completed in January 2009, however the building is yet to be finished.
The building is located in the meatpacking district located over an existing five-story building and it will be a 10-story office tower with offices at the upper levels and shops on the ground level. The building is comprised of mainly steel and glass, which will be placed above the existing Art Deco style building. The building will function mainly as an office tower with floor to ceiling windows that will capture panoramic views of the High Line Park. The High Line building is expected to become a fashion district with many high-end designers. The ground floor consists of 7,636 square feet of ground level space and 4,308 square feet of lower level space, which will be utilized for different designer shops with names such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Apple, Hugo Boss, Ed Hardy, and Christian Louboutin.The building materials used relate to the surrounding industrial aesthetics. The 10-story tower is located in an industrial area and sits on a high line that is currently being converted into a public promenade. When one approaches the building, they are welcomed by the five-story art deco masonry base, which consists of high-end retail. High Line Park is the main view from the base. The view from the 10-story tower is of the Hudson River and the “Meatpacking District.”
The building offers many green amenities to make it LEED certified. Some of the features are low VOC and Forest Stewardship council finishes, energy efficient lighting, and water efficient plumbing. According to the New York Real Estate Journal, the building offers “state of the art” ventilation, technology, security, and cooling systems.
The High Line Building is a project that is about bringing fashion to the Meatpacking District. There are also speculations about the building and its use. The building will be used mainly as an office tower and the ceilings are said to be eight feet high. There are speculations that the ceilings are not adequate to support a proper work environment. The High Line building was supposed to be completed in January 2009, however the building is yet to be finished.
Sources:
New York Real Estate Journal [New York City] Mar.-Apr. 2009: 14c-5c. Web. 13 Oct. 2009..
http://curbed.com/tags/450-west-14th-street
www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6650375.html
YouTube- The Highline
www.greenbuildingsnyc.com/2009/4/14/450-west-14th-street-tops-out
www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6196
http://therealdeal.com/newyork/articles/high-line-project-at-450-west-14th-street-to-finally-get-glass-wall
http://www.vivavi.com/materials.php
http://www.ma.com/projects/450-west-14-street/?slide=6
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6650375.html
http://nyrej.com/31593
New York Real Estate Journal [New York City] Mar.-Apr. 2009: 14c-5c. Web. 13 Oct. 2009.
http://curbed.com/tags/450-west-14th-street
www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6650375.html
YouTube- The Highline
www.greenbuildingsnyc.com/2009/4/14/450-west-14th-street-tops-out
www.wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6196
http://therealdeal.com/newyork/articles/high-line-project-at-450-west-14th-street-to-finally-get-glass-wall
http://www.vivavi.com/materials.php
http://www.ma.com/projects/450-west-14-street/?slide=6
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6650375.html
http://nyrej.com/31593
Composed By: Leila Bodison, Melissa Boucarut,Renee Penny (Arc 618 Hampton University)
