Plans Unveiled for New Tallest Building in North America

Plans Unveiled for New Tallest Building in North America
NEW YORK—Manhattan-based design firm MJM+A Architects recently unveiled designs for the Hudson Spire, set to be the tallest structure in North America and third-tallest in the world. Once completed, the 1,800 ft (550 m) tall tower will surpass the One World Trade Center in the United States, and will be the world’s third-tallest building after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Royal Clock Tower. The 110-story mixed-use luxury development will house high-end commercial establishments, several hotels, offices and residential units in the first 85 stories. The top 25 stories will be reserved for luxury residences. The design for Hudson Spire follows the “super tall/super thin” strategy of other recent luxury high-rise residences, mandated by the space, cost and zoning realities of Manhattan property.