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Great photos here on the near completion of the concrete superstructure.
I have been impressed by the speed (and apparent quality) of the concrete formwork. When it comes to looking at various concrete formwork systems around NYC, I have noticed the name “Doka” on the facades of the formwork rigging components.
I have no idea what formwork system they are using here, but whatever it is, it is looking good - and moving fast. 
That being said. I have been looking for that Doka name when it comes to formwork solutions for high-rise construction; my casual observations and anecdotal evidence tells me this is a top quality product/service when it comes to formwork solutions for high-rise construction.
P.S. I have not affiliation; just admiration. 
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Joining the parade -
My only criticism is I wish the curve extended up through the parapet. It looks sort of abrupt the way it transitions to a more rectangular bulkhead.
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can we go back to having thread titles contain the address of the building instead of whatever AI-generated name its developer has bestowed upon it?
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There’s a big difference between AI generated and generic/bland names
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What do you think of names that consist of random syllables mashed together?
If someone asked me to guess what Casoni is my first thought would be a prescription drug and not a residential tower.
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Speaking of AI - this would be a good time to get some input from GROK on various aspects of this new condo tower.
My Question to GROK - There is a new condo building in NYC called the Casoni. Most of the apartments in this building have a Southeast exposure. What will be the Sunlight Quality for the upper level apartments.
GROK response (excerpt) -
The new condo building at 989 6th Avenue, known as the Casoni, is a 70-story, 785-foot skyscraper in Manhattan’s Garment District with most apartments featuring southeast-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. For upper floors (approximately floors 30–70), the general sunlight exposure in these southeast-facing apartments can be characterized as follows:
Sunlight Exposure for Southeast-Facing Apartments on Upper Floors
- Morning Sunlight (Direct):
- Southeast-facing windows will receive strong direct sunlight from sunrise (roughly 5:30 AM in summer, 7:30 AM in winter) to around noon. The upper floors, elevated above most surrounding buildings, will have minimal obstructions, ensuring robust morning light.
- In winter, the sun rises lower and more directly in the southeast, enhancing direct sunlight exposure. In summer, the sun rises slightly more to the northeast, but upper floors will still capture significant direct light due to their height and unobstructed views.
- Afternoon and Evening Light (Indirect):
- After noon, direct sunlight will diminish as the sun moves south and west. However, the large floor-to-ceiling windows and open southeast views will allow ample ambient (indirect) light to enter, keeping apartments bright.
- Reflected light from nearby glass buildings (e.g., in the Garment District or toward Bryant Park) may further enhance brightness in the afternoon, especially given the Casoni’s modern glass curtain wall design.
- Overall Light Quality:
- Upper floors will benefit from excellent sunlight exposure due to their elevation above surrounding mid-rise and high-rise buildings (typically 10–40 stories in the area). This minimizes shadowing from neighboring structures, particularly for units above the 30th–40th floor.
- Southeast exposure is highly desirable in NYC, offering a balance of bright morning sun and consistent ambient light throughout the day, without the intense afternoon heat of west-facing units or the limited light of north-facing units.
- The Casoni’s design, with a sleek glass façade and potential balconies or setbacks, maximizes light penetration, especially on higher floors with “river-to-river views” (including landmarks like the Empire State Building).
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When a YIMBY article uses a given name I think the thread title should too for consistency. Better than having two addresses. My 2 cents.
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Well as a Star Wars fan “Kylo” is fucking stupid so I do agree. But as I mentioned its not AI in any way, just human laziness. For example, so many modern buildings in Philadelphia have name titles starting with The. It just reminds me of that episode of SpongeBob
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hi! Casoni actually means large house in Italian. I think it is mentioned in the article, too. Hope this helps!
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Er, no, it doesn’t 
Casone (architettura) - Wikipedia(in%20veneto%20caxon,lagunare%20da%20Grado%20a%20Comacchio.
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and the plural conjugation for casone is (drumroll)… casoni.
Roughly translating to luxury condos (big houses / spacious homes)
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Who needs Duolingo when I have Yimby forums.
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