Skyscraper networking

by | Oct 21, 2009 | Architecture, Neighborhood Scenes

Over the last few weeks I’ve been snapping photos of Frank Gehry’s Woolworth-blocking Beekman Tower from various vantage points. As the final floors go up it’s clear just how dramatically the building will dominate the downtown skyline. From all...

Woolworth Eclipsed (It’s final!)

by | Sep 5, 2009 | Architecture

Last spring I noted here that, from the Brooklyn side, the Woolworth Building would soon be eclipsed by Frank Gehry’s rapidly rising, aluminum-clad Beekman Tower. Then things got a little tense when the economy bottomed out and rumors were afloat that the...

Beekman Capped?

by | Mar 22, 2009 | Architecture

Just one day after I posted my lament for Woolworth’s eclipse, Curbed spent the day fielding, disseminating, and updating rumors that Gehry’s Beekman Tower was going to be capped at its current height.It’s not clear yet what the full story is....

Woolworth Eclipsed

by | Mar 18, 2009 | Architecture | 4 comments

For weeks I’ve been meaning to take a camera out on the Brooklyn Bridge and snap a couple shots of something I’ve noticed on my morning bridge runs: The Woolworth Building is gradually being eclipsed by Frank Gehry’s new Beekman Tower. Soon...