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At 111 West 57th Street in Manhattan, Steinway Tower is the residential skyscraper associated with the historic Steinway Building at its base. Designed by SHoP Architects and completed in 2021, the supertall tower has a very narrow profile and a tapering form. Its facade combines terra-cotta and bronze detailing with glass, giving the exterior texture beyond that of a plain glass wall. The project contains apartments rather than conventional office floors.
Its architectural interest lies in the meeting of a slender contemporary tower and an older building tied to the Steinway name. It suits readers examining how residential skyscrapers fit into established city blocks, or how materials associated with earlier New York architecture can be used in a modern high-rise. The proportions and stepped upper form are central to its identity within Manhattan's skyline.
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What is Steinway Tower?
Steinway Tower is the residential portion of 111 West 57th Street in Manhattan. The project combines a new supertall tower with the historic Steinway Hall building.
Who designed Steinway Tower?
SHoP Architects designed the tower. Its narrow, tapered profile and bronze-colored terra-cotta facade are among its defining architectural features.
When was Steinway Tower completed?
The tower was completed in 2021. It stands on West 57th Street as part of Manhattan’s group of supertall residential buildings.
Why is Steinway Tower considered unusually slender?
Its height is paired with an exceptionally narrow footprint, producing a dramatic vertical profile. The tapered geometry and heavily articulated facade help emphasize that slenderness from street level.
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