Rendering of 343 Madison Avenue in New York City, USA. Credit: Volley Studio
Rendering of the crown at 343 Madison Avenue against the skyline. Credit: Volley Studio
A recent article gives an overview of BXP’s plans for the transit-oriented, all-electric office building.
KPF’s design for the tower capitalizes on its proximity to Grand Central Terminal and integrates a new above-ground entrance to the station’s Long Island Rail Road concourse at the corner of Madison Avenue and 45th Street. BXP’s leasing partner, CBRE, told The New York Post that the new building will “provide a ‘single-seat commute’ from nearly everywhere in the tristate region,” a major draw for Manhattan-based businesses. According to the article, “the developer hopes to exploit demand in the red-hot Grand Central district, where SL Green’s new One Vanderbilt leased up almost overnight.”
The tower is set back from the street wall, adding new width to the Madison Avenue sidewalk to aid pedestrian circulation. An all-electric design enables zero carbon operation, while planted terraces improve occupant well-being.
Read the full article here.