125 Greenwich Street facts for kids

125 Greenwich Street, also known as 22 Thames Street, is a tall residential building in New York City. It is being built in an area called the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. This skyscraper is near One World Trade Center. It stands where the old Western Electric building used to be. The famous architect Rafael Viñoly designed this building. When finished, it will be about 912 feet (278 meters) tall. This will make it one of the tallest buildings in New York City.

Building History

This building's plans have changed over time. In September 2014, it was first planned to be much taller. It was going to be about 1,356 feet (413 meters) high. It would have had 77 floors and 128 homes.

The building's foundation was finished in June 2016. In 2017, the plans were updated. The building's height was changed to 912 feet (278 meters). It now has 88 floors and will have 273 homes.

Building Design

The design of 125 Greenwich Street is very unique. The building has rounded corners. It also has curved glass windows from the floor to the ceiling. This makes the building look very smooth and modern.

The inside of the building has very few columns. This means there is more open space. Two special I-beam-shaped walls help support the building. These walls run all the way up through the tower.

The top three floors of the building are for fun activities. These areas include places for entertainment and private dining rooms. There is also a fitness center for exercise. You can find a swimming pool and a spa there too. The building will have 273 apartments. These homes will range from small studio apartments to larger three-bedroom units.

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In Spanish: 125 Greenwich Street para niños