Topping Out Party for Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park

 

July 25, 2007
 

 

Topping Out Party for Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park
 

 

 



NEW YORK CITY- On June 26, Bank of America and The Durst Organization celebrated the new pinnacle of office buildings at the topping out party for Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park. Situated on the west side of Sixth Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets – diagonally across from Bryant Park – the spectacular new 2.2 million square-foot, 54-story crystalline skyscraper designed by Cook + Fox Architects and built by Tishman Construction Corporation will be the new crown jewel of the New York City skyline. Upon its completion, it will be the world’s most environmentally responsible commercial tower, achieving LEED Platinum Certification.



In addition to serving as the headquarters for Bank of America’s New York operations, the tower will serve as home for Elie Tahari LTD; Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Marathon Asset Management, LLC; and The Durst Organization. It will also feature Charlie Palmer’s world famous restaurant, Aureole, and the reconstruction of the historic Henry Miller Theater, include new subway entrances and a spectacular through block, connecting 42nd and 43rd Streets.


At the vanguard of environmentally responsible development, The Durst Organization will incorporate innovative, high performance technologies to promote the health and productivity of tenants, reduce waste and assure environmental sustainability.



Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park is scheduled to open in early 2008. With the exception of two remaining tower floors, the building is completely leased

Date 2007-07-25