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MANHATTAN’S “DANCING” COPPER TOWERS OPEN
The first tenants have moved in to the American Copper buildings in Manhattan, New York City, various news outlets, including dezeen, report. The copper-clad 41- and 48-story structures on the waterfront were designed by SHoP Architects and developed by JDS Development Group. Their upper and lower portions bend in opposite directions, imparting a "dancing" appearance and making the most of views. A skybridge containing amenities such as an indoor lap pool and lounge spans floors 27-29. Gregg Pasquarelli of SHoP said the use of more than 4 million lb. of raw copper for the cladding was inspired by the Empire State Building and will change color over the decades.
TAIPEI OFFERING ELEVATOR INSTALLATION SUBSIDIES
Taipei's Urban Regeneration Office (URO) is accepting applications through December 29 for subsidies of up to US$100,000 to install elevators in older, low-rise apartment buildings, Taiwan News reports. Buildings must be at least 20 years old and have fewer than six floors. Aimed at enhancing accessibility for disabled and elderly residents, the subsidies should not exceed 50% of installation cost, or 75% if the building is within a government-designated urban renewal area. The URO can provide further information.
CHILD’S HAND NEARLY SEVERED IN VIETNAM ESCALATOR MISHAP
A 17-month-old boy’s hand was nearly severed in an escalator accident at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 6, Dantri International reports. Traveling with his 26-year-old mother, the child was reportedly playing by himself when the accident occurred. He was hospitalized, and surgeons reattached the hand.
SOM LEADING TEAM DESIGNING BANGKOK “VERTICAL VILLAGE”
Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) has announced it is leading a team designing One Bangkok, a mixed-use "vertical village" covering 16 ha in central Bangkok that could be home to approximately 60,000 people upon completion in 2025. Height and number of buildings were not provided, but renderings appear to show a cluster of at least seven tall buildings, each with its own distinct look. In addition to residences, One Bangkok is set to have hotels, and retail, office and public space. It is the largest-ever private-sector development in Thailand and the first to target Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Developers are TCC Assets and Frasers Centrepoint Ltd.
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