8 Spruce Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 8 Spruce Street(New York by Gehry) |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Mixed-use |
| Architectural style | Deconstructivism |
| Address | 8 Spruce Street Manhattan, New York City 10038 |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Opening | February 2011 |
| Owner | Forest City Ratner |
| Management | First Service Residential |
| Height | |
| Roof | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Top floor | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 76 |
| Floor area | 1,000,000 sq ft (93,000 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Frank Gehry |
| Developer | Forest City Ratner |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
| Main contractor | Kreisler Borg Florman |
8 Spruce Street is a very tall building in New York City. It has 76 floors and was designed by a famous architect named Frank Gehry. People also used to call it the Beekman Tower or New York by Gehry. It's located in the Financial District of Manhattan.
When it opened in 2011, 8 Spruce Street was the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere where people live. It was built by Forest City Ratner and designed by Frank Gehry's team. The building has a public elementary school inside. Above the school, there are many apartments for rent. The building's unique wavy design is part of an architectural style called Deconstructivism.
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Where is 8 Spruce Street?
8 Spruce Street is in Lower Manhattan, a busy part of New York City. It is close to City Hall Park and the famous Brooklyn Bridge. It is also near Pace University. Before this building was constructed, the land was used for parking.
Design and What's Inside
The building has different parts for different uses. It's a mix of a school, apartments, and public spaces.
The School Inside
A public elementary school takes up the first five floors of the building. This school is covered in reddish-tan brick. It has space for over 600 students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. There's even a special outdoor play area on the fourth floor roof.
The Apartments
Above the school, there are 904 luxury apartments. The outside of this part of the building is covered in shiny stainless steel. The apartments come in different sizes, from small studios to larger units with three bedrooms. All of these apartments are for rent, meaning you cannot buy them.
Public Spaces
There are public areas outside the building on both the east and west sides. These are open spaces where people can gather. The building also has some shops at street level.
Building History
8 Spruce Street officially opened its doors in February 2011. It quickly became a well-known landmark in New York City because of its unique design.
See also
In Spanish: 8 Spruce Street para niños
