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Google’s “Googleplex” Represents a Vision of Economic Recovery, Tech Growth in NYC
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550 Washington, known as St. John’s Terminal, is a highly-coveted pool of potential among developers in New York City. In 2017, the historic site was acquired by Oxford Properties, where it was then sold to Google for $2.1 billion in 2022. The purchase served as a key component–the heart–of the company’s intentions to develop a new corporate campus. Alongside 550 Washington, Google also acquired two other developments, 315 and 345 Hudson Street, as part of the company’s grand “Googleplex” plan.
Historical Architecture and Technological Innovation Artfully Juxtaposed in DC Renovation
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Washington, DC’s 80M Street, originally constructed in 2001, was one of the first buildings that made up the Riverfront District. In 2016, the structure underwent a $3 million renovation, in which architect Hickok Cole worked with Arup, Davis Construction, and Columbia Property Trust to build DC’s first mass timber project. Designers strode to design a building that would stand out in a crowded commercial market. As 80M Street was an ideal candidate for vertical expansion, architects chose mass timber for the build, taking the opportunity to expand with a new, unique look.
Boston Seaport District’s History and Community At The Heart Of Amazon L4 Tower’s Timeless Design
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A collaborative effort between design and architecture firm Gensler’s Boston and San Francisco offices, the Amazon L4 Tower of the Boston Seaport District occupies 430,000 square feet of 111 Harbor Way. Boston Seaport by WS Development and Turner Construction is a 525,000 square-foot, 18-story, mixed-use building. Its conception provides a cornucopia of economic opportunity, as well as a space for technical innovation, to the Seaport neighborhood.
Award Winning Hudson Yards Lobby Features Mixture of Tactile Materials
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The lobby at 55 Hudson Yards in New York is an award-winning LEED Gold project. Winner of the American Architecture Award (Chicago Athenaeum 2020) and the Merit Award for Architecture (AIA NY Design Awards 2020), the project utilizes a mixture of tactile materials. Warm wooden tones juxtapose the greys throughout the interior.