432 Park Avenue

Location: New York, United States (2015)

Architect: Rafael Violy

Structural Engineer: WSP Cantor Seinuk

Height: 88 stories, 1396 ft

Area: 412,637 sq. ft.

Function: Residential luxury apartments

Typical Floor: Square shaped floor with

three elevators and stairs in a small central

rectangular portion. A hallway is provided

around this inner portion and gives access to

the residential units on the outer perimeter

which take the majority of space. One to two

residential units are provided throughout

each floor. The floor layout is simple and

tightly condensed though helps create more

ample space for the units.

Unique features: This building although

providing views higher than what the

majority of buildings in Manhattan provide,

is one of the most slender buildings in

Manhattan with a ratio of 19:1. Residential

plans are open to full 360 view around the

structure.

Structural System: Strong inner reinforced

concrete core with strength more than

14000 psi. Outside reinforced concrete tube

frame coupled with core includes columns

along the perimeter leaving no obstructions

in the residential plan. Series of openings

placed along structure to improve its

aerodynamics.

Exterior close-up

Exterior elevation

Structural system: Concrete tube

system with strong core

91st - 96th Floor Plan

Elevation Drawing