MiMA (building) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MiMA |
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the Yotel under construction (2011)
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| General information | |
| Type | Rental and condominium apartments (top), Hotel (bottom) |
| Architectural style | Neomodern |
| Address | 450 West 42nd Street |
| Town or city | New York, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40°45′33″N 73°59′42″W / 40.7593°N 73.995°W |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Completed | 2011 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 204.2 m (670 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Skyscraper |
| Floor count | 63 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Arquitectonica |
| Developer | The Related Companies, L.P. |
| Structural engineer | Rosenwasser Grossman Consulting Engineers |
| Other designers | Rockwell Group |
| Main contractor | Tishman Construction Corporation |
MiMA is a very tall building in New York City. Its name is a short way of saying "Middle of Manhattan." It's located on West 42nd Street in a neighborhood called Hell's Kitchen.
This building is special because it's a "mixed-use" building. This means it has different types of spaces inside. It has apartments, a hotel, and even a theater! Construction started in 2007 and finished in 2011.
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What is MiMA?
MiMA is a huge skyscraper that stands 638 feet (194 meters) tall. It has 63 floors. The building was designed by a company called Arquitectonica.
Living at MiMA
MiMA offers different kinds of homes. Floors 7 to 50 have "luxury rentals." These are fancy apartments that people rent. Floors 51 to 63 have "condominiums." These are apartments that people can buy and own.
The Yotel Hotel
The lower floors of MiMA are home to a Yotel hotel. This hotel offers modern rooms for people visiting New York City.
Cool Features of MiMA
MiMA was built by a company called The Related Companies. They made sure the building had lots of cool things for people living there.
Fun Amenities
The building has many special features, called amenities. These include a private health club where people can exercise. There's also an outdoor movie theater, which is a great place to watch films under the stars.
Dog City
For pet owners, MiMA has "Dog City." This is a special area with a dog run and a spa just for pets! It's a place where dogs can play and get pampered.
Better Cell Service
MiMA was one of the first buildings to have a special system called a "distribution antenna system." This system helps make cell phone service and reception much better throughout the entire building.
The Signature Theatre
In 2012, a famous theater group called the Signature Theatre Company opened a new center inside the MiMA Building. It's called The Pershing Square Signature Center.
Inside the Theater Center
This center was designed by a famous architect named Frank Gehry. It has three different theater stages where plays are performed. There are also two studios for rehearsals or classes. The center has a shared lobby with a cafe and bar, a bookshop, and a helpful concierge desk. It's a big space, covering 70,000 square feet!
MiMA's Name and Advertising
When MiMA was first advertised, the company wanted people to think of it like other famous New York City neighborhoods. Places like SoHo and TriBeCa have short, catchy names. MiMA's ads, often seen on bus stops, suggested that "MiMA" was a new, cool neighborhood name too.
See also
In Spanish: MiMA para niños
