Sunday, April 18
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Wow!
This is amazing.
Such a clever design, the more I see the more I fall in love with it. Very “New York” hahah.
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626 First has a new name! It’s called the American Copper Building:
the name of the project, which shall henceforth be known as American Copper Buildings, in a nod to the 5,000 metal panels that make up the facade.
Interior renderings in link
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This, together with Solow’s new tower and the new Turskish consulate (and of course 1 Vanderbilt), will really boost the Midtown East skyline.
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Indeed this is very New York with a contemporary twist. I love the additions of the core run-offs which help these twins compliment their surroundings.
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The American Copper Building is one of my favorite buildings going up in NYC, and there are quite a few fine developments to choose from right now.
The price of copper is 2.18 USD/lb. If they keep using copper, its a good time to invest!
Its a cheap material, and if there is a shortage, might be worth it in the long run. Like 20 years. I just need insider knowledge on the latest startup. 
I need a condo at 432 Park. I’m not afraid of heights, but addicted to them.
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It’s a wonderful building, the interplay of the shapes remains fascinating every time I look at it.
If it is really made of copper, maybe it will slowly turn a beautiful greenish-blue over the years?
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The world’s tallest copper-clad towers will be linked by a sky bridge that’s also a lap pool
Crain's New York Business
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I love this building.
The big question: will it be Statue of Liberty green in 5 years or will it somehow stay red.
I’ll end up looking very different.
Does anyone know?
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I agree, it’s a great building.
A while ago, it was mentioned in an interview from either Stern or SHoP and they did say it’s supposed to turn color to a greenish color over time.
A recent article mentioning it:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-20/american-copper-buildings-photos-626-first-ave-skybridge-pool-by-shop
The towers, which were designed by SHoP Architects (also known for Brooklyn’s love-it-or-hate-it Barclays Center) and developed by the luxury mega-developer JDS Development Group, will be made up entirely of rental units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. The distinctive copper cladding is reminiscent of the weathering steel on the Barclays Center, which quickly turned rust-colored. Similarly, the buildings’ copper, currently shiny, will soon age, coloring the buildings a vibrant green
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEb4JW0DEra/?taken-by=shoparchitects&hl=en
@shoparchitects
@bloomberg
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I believe they used a special mix in the thin copper layer to prevent oxidation. So its not pure copper in a sense, but a heterogeneous mixture of oxidation reducers. With many other towers, the facade material is treated beforehand.
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These buildings are looking incredible. Love its design too.
Can’t wait to see them complete and opened.
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Re: Copper changing color
JDS showing its mettle with new Copper Tower Buildings
http://rew-online.com/2016/05/03/jds-showing-its-mettle-with-new-copper-tower-buildings/
Another remarkable aspect of the towers is their appearance —
the 5,000 copper panels that make up the façade will eventually oxidize over time, forming a patina that will turn mint green, similar to the color of the Statue of Liberty.
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Stunning
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BFNeZidpn91/?taken-by=realestatein_nyc
@realestatein_nyc
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These buildings are turning out very great!
Both day and night!
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