Is there any news, renderings, or info regarding the Architectural design?
I have not seen much in that regard… 
This job site is now humming with activity: construction workers, materials, and equipment all coming together on this newly expanded job site.
I say expanded because they have now moved the construction barrier out to cover half of 21street. The work site looks a lot more spacious now.
The site now suddenly seems dormant; being this photo was taken during weekday afternoon. I doubt this project has stalled: this is most likely the ‘quiet before the storm’. 
One thing for sure, no views (or few views) are forever in NYC. Take a look at all the windows facing the lot line. Those residential apartments all have very good waterfront views looking over the Hudson River; all looking north the toward the GWB and beyond.
On another random observation. I noticed most of those windows are NO MULLION windows: which is growing in popularity lately. Perhaps they seem to be growing in popularity because I just started noticing them lately. I do - however - think they are in fact growing in popularity generally speaking.
I asked Grok 3 for some input on the appeal, and advantages of NO MULLION windows in residential apartment buildings.
My Question to Grok 3: Why are the no-mullion windows gaining popularity in residential apartment buildings.
Grok 3 response: No-mullion windows, featuring single, uninterrupted panes of glass, are gaining popularity in new apartment buildings for several reasons:
These factors combine to make no-mullion windows a preferred choice for both aesthetic and practical reasons in modern apartment construction.
END QUOTE.
A recent on-site photo. I got the ‘scoop’ on the foundation work in progress. I really ‘dig’ this project.
Get what I did there: dig, scoop.
I wonder if those big holes in the center of the photo are ‘sink holes’. They mostly have been actively dug out in order to pour a foundation footing.
The diagram looks very different from the prior proposals. Steven Harris and Rees Roberts were mentioned by Legion earlier.
This project is now buzzing with activity. The construction guy at the gate seems a bit suspicious about my taking a photo: not sure they always like all the media attention.
I am sure there is a good reason; but I am puzzled about all the demolition going on now at the job site. The new concrete slab foundation that was laid last year is now being demolished and replace with another concrete foundation. See photo of foundation from last year at this link -
It may be that they are required to have a foundation in-place in order to qualify for some sort of Tax Abatement deadline; that is what I recall being said about this sort of thing happening on other new building sites. That’s my guess anyway: please do chime in if you know why the existing NEW foundation is being demolished. Whatever the reason; seems massively wasteful of time, materials and labor. If you look past the front gate, you can clearly see the new concrete foundation has been completely removed.
if he’s like most construction workers, he’s high on marijuana and probably not even consciously looking at you
When was the first foundation put in?
I only know that there are photos (which JC posted) from about a year ago showing a brand new concrete slab foundation.
Here are photos of that same street level concrete slab being demolished; and re-built. There were either changes in the original plans; or the slab was put in as some sort of building code requirement.
BTW. I found much Better photos of the previously completed street level concrete slab foundation here on the YIMBY feature article - Linked below…
https://newyorkyimby.com/2023/11/540-west-21st-street-remains-stalled-in-chelsea-manhattan.html
This photo posted with the express consent of this proud construction worker. I told him about the YIMBY Forum and I would post his photo; and to my surprise he had never heard of the YIMBY website.
This job site in now in full swing; much of the foundation work is now done. I don’t know why there is no public information regarding the final architectural design at this point; but surly there will be a full reveal coming soon.
Also, this other construction worker photographed today did not seem the least bit HIGH - on Marijuana or anything else… 
He seems the epitome of good health.. 
Why would you expect a construction worker to be interested in urban development or architecture?
Woof lol -
Thanks to YIMBY and other forums like SSP; construction sites - and the workers as well - are getting massive publicity. My guess is that many more construction workers follow this sight than one might expect.
Here are photos of a few more ‘rising stars’ in the construction industry. 
This project is going up fast thanks to those guys (and some gals) doing great work making it all happen: these workers should be celebrated, not denigrated with snide remarks about being “ignorant” or “pot smokers”. 
It take talent, intelligence and sobriety to build something as massive and complex as this project: bravo to the crew.
It’s all good my friend; your entitled to your opinion.
PS. Look at that fine formwork. I am old enough to remember when the concrete form structures were made of 2X4" lumber and 4X8 sheets of plywood. 
The rebar was flying high and hoisted low today. Here is a photo set showing some of the on-site action as this one starts to rise above ground level.
NY Crane ready to do some heavy lifting of rebar bundles today. Onsite activity is in full swing; however, what exactly is being built still remains a little short on details.
If anyone has renderings, or any information on the final design, or any other details about the building - please do post.
