The Big Bend is a proposed megatall skyscraper for Billionaires' Row in Midtown Manhattan. The skyscraper, which was designed by the New York architecture firm Oiio Studio in 2017, would be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 2,000 feet (610 m) if it were built. Reception to the proposal has been mixed.

2017年3月24日 · One architecture firm hopes to create the longest building in the world by bending a skyscraper in half. The Big Bend is a curved, 4,000 foot-long skyscraper planned on …

The architects — well-known for designing subversive proposals to stir discourse among the profession and further afield — have presented a super-tall high-rise inspired by New York City’s proliferation of “skinny skyscrapers,” including Rafael Viñoly ’s 432 Park Avenue and the under-construction 111 West 57th Street tower by SHoP ...

2017年3月20日 · The following year, Rafael Viñoly Architects’ 432 Park Avenue surpassed the mark, confirming the trend of sky-shattering, pencil-thin skyscrapers rising along Central Park’s southern edge. In...

2024年9月10日 · Enter The Big Bend, a proposed U-shaped skyscraper that would not only challenge conventional design but also solve some of the most pressing urban challenges of modern New York. This futuristic structure would become the world’s first-ever U-shaped skyscraper, bending vertically in an arc across the Manhattan skyline.

2024年11月13日 · A bizarre U-shaped skyscraper nicknamed ‘The Big Bend’ could soon redefine New York ’s skyline- and become the longest building in the world. The proposed 4000ft structure, conceived by the...

An extensive study of New York City's skyscrapers through architectural history and related analysis.

2024年12月19日 · Moreover, will boast 200 feet taller than the One World Trade Centre. Design of the “Big Bend” Skyscraper The design of this upcoming building boasts an impressive futuristic-looking grid of windows on its both sides. Additionally, it is also set to possess lifts that move horizontally in continuous loops.

The majority of skyscrapers in New York City are concentrated in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, although other neighborhoods of Manhattan and the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx also contain some high-rises.

2025年1月10日 · Arch skyscrapers in New York City have become iconic landmarks, symbolizing the city’s architectural prowess and cultural significance. These towering structures are not only functional buildings but also works of art that define the city’s skyline and attract visitors from around the world.