View from the Hudson River. Image: DBOX

The blocked formation of the building has allowed for the creation of seven separate areas that vary in size, tailoring to the needs of Murdoch enterprises and the other occupants. On the exterior, the stacking has provided a total 38,000 sf (3,530 sm) of lush greenery inhabiting each terrace, providing biodiversity and outdoor social interaction, not to mention unsurpassed views of the city.

As you can see, the tenants are concentrated into seven separate building volumes, tailoring to their individual requirements and stacked on top of each other with the largest at the base.

View of terraces filled with greenery from above

The cafe terrace

The cafe leading onto the terrace

The street-level lobby will have access to 11 subway lines and PATH trains, while a public plaza at the base of the tower will include 350,000 sf (32,516 sm) of shopping and restaurants in an adjoining transport centre.

The lobby

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