Communications firm Darkhorse have released stunning drone footage flying over VIA 57 West, during it’s construction in 2015. Designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group for the Durst Organization, the building introduces a new typology to New York City: the “Courtscraper”. The 830 000 sq ft highrise combines the density of the American skyscraper with the communal space of the European courtyard, offering 709 residential units with a lush 22 000 sq ft garden at the heart of the building.
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