As a native New Yorker thinking back onto 9/11, our hearts immediately ache for all the lives lost that afternoon. It is such an emotional journey to relive even in our memory. With the WTC Memorial having been completed since 2014, it was time to make an effort in remembrance of all those who worked during the post 9/11 recovery efforts. On the southwest corner of the World Trade Center site, this new component will do just that. Honoring all the strong willed, true american heroes who lived with this tragedy day in and day out for months - including those who have died or otherwise been affected by 9/11 related illnesses.

In just a few short weeks, the Memorial Glade will be open to the public. Mark your calendars for May 30th, the date that marks the 17th anniversary of when the recovery efforts came to and end. The Memorial Glade will exist on the same grounds that relief workers would walk every single day during the cleanup of Ground Zero. The Memorial Glade will join many of the other WTC buildings that have been built since 9/11. One of the buildings is known as 3WTC. Visualhouse team was honored to be able to work alongside Silverstein Properties in creating 360 renderings for the space in this site.

The space, as designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, will feature a pathway that is lined with six massive granite slabs that point towards the sky. These structures are meant to symbolize “strength and determination through adversity”. Each piece, weighing about 17 tons, is constructed to appear worn out but not beaten. They will all incorporate steel fragments from the original World Trade Center. The monoliths have been placed, and now all that's left is the finishing touches. The cobblestone pathway as well as the inscribed plaque. With the warm weather rapidly approaching, make your way downtown and take a walk through this influential memorial.

According to survey, an estimated amount of 400,000 people near Ground Zero were exposed to airborne threats. And to that we say - this one’s for you. Thank you for all you have done in rebuilding the greatest city in the world - literally and figuratively.

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With a growing city like Los Angeles, is it only right that the upcoming developments fit the part. Here is a first look at the Park Hyatt Residences that are a part of Oceanwide Plaza. It is said that the three towers will be the tallest residential buildings a part of the LA skyline.

Lead designer, Allessandro Munge, took a very specific approach during the designing of these residential units. With inspiration of the “ombre effect” in the moody sky, the concept for these condos were prioritized around that unique view. “The first thing you see when you open up the front door, is your views of the exterior.” It was extremely important that the focus is kept on the what is outside. This idea influenced a very minimalistic design approach to the space. “I didn't want any noise on the interior” Munge said.

By relying on the open layout, Munge was able to make design choices that would avoid any visual barriers. Simplistic creative decisions such as, keeping kitchen cabinetry one seamless color and adding in details on a small scale really allowed the human eye to stay focused on the outside view. This is not to say that the interior is bland. These are of the Park Hyatt brand, and must make a statement.

To give the space a more “homey” feel, Munge decided to stretch the kitchen island a great length. This stylistic choice will provide an open barrier between kitchen and living room, while also welcoming guests to dinner plans.

The design for the bathroom however is much more intimate. The goal is to “...be that you’re floating in the sky.” With a deep black, one color design principle, the space is minimal and functional.

Visualhouse worked closely with the RTKL and the Oceanwide Team on the projects wider marketing campaign. We're excited for the projects launch this year.

With the completion of Oceanwide Plaza getting closer, a large mix of retail, restaurants and amenities will compliment the new residential spaces. Excited to see the final product? Not to worry. These three towers are set to be completed in 2020.

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Central Park Tower - the tallest residential building in the world. So now you ask yourself, how tall is the future tallest residential building in the world. Central park tower will stand at a grand 1,550 feet tall. The building will command its space on 57th Street, aka “Billionaires Row”.

Due to the multi level podium on the eastern side of the structure, there are no bad views. Whether you are on the 5th floor or the 75th floor, if you are facing north be prepared for breathtaking views over Central Park. If your apartment is south-facing, do not fret. Out your window you will enjoy the expansive vision from Midtown, through Lower Manhattan, right into the Hudson River. 

All of the structural elements are intentionally placed in each unit to create a clear open and uninterrupted floor plate. This allows the living area of each space to enjoy the direct sunlight and floor to ceiling windows. Or if you are one of the select few residents, you can even step out onto your private terrace to enjoy the breeze from way up above the cluttered Manhattan streets.

The 285,000 square foot condominium will be the home of 179 residential units, as well as a seven story Nordstrom department store. In the early stages of this project, Visualhouse was able to create a series of images before the models were fully developed. These images give you a good visual of just how much the Central Park Tower will stand out of the crowd of Manhattan skyscrapers. With completion to be expected sometime next year, Extell Development Company is very proud to be a small part of a big historical change.

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Luxury. Often a word that is overused and underappreciated. A word that is thrown around for every ‘upscale’ new project. However luxury has a much deeper meaning. The proper definition of luxury is ‘the state of great comfort and extravagant living.’ Extravagant. Now that is a word you don't hear too often. I would say that is the word that can accurately describe the building that is, 181 Fremont.

This $850 million, 55-story, mixed-use tower has recently been partially occupied by Instagram. Filling up the first 34 floor with insta-stories and likes, they had no trouble leasing out the space. But the real interest pushes past the popular social media tenants, and onto 35th floor.

Standing as the tallest residential building on the West Coast, Jay Paul Company, the San Fran developer, had a good idea of what this building could mean to the city. With its head turning exterior covered of shingled glass and tapered spire, this building cannot be missed - even if the sun is shining directly in your eyes!

As the newest residents enter the Fremont Street lobby, they shoot up the elevator to get to a place they call home. But before they arrive at their floor, the option of chilling out in the Sky Lounge is hard to decline. Whether they want to grab a drink and read a book in the library, or take a spin class to release some stress, this stunning amenity is readily available to each resident.  

Finally we have reached the sky high homes. These $6.4 million pads make it easy to lose your breathe. Between the handcrafted French door handles all the way down to the Italian marble bathrooms, it is safe to say that the ‘Average Joe’ will not be residing in this home. These suites, entirely designed by Charles de Lisle, are for the elite to wine, dine, eat and sleep.

Should you be lucky enough to call 181 Fremont home - I think it is safe to say, you’ve earned it.  With that being said, get back to work.

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“Because if you were going to build the town of everyone’s dreams, you’d put it in Hawaii, too.” Typically, developers chose to leave the beach towns alone and place planned communities in alternate, less sandy, areas. The Howard Hughes Corporation knows this way too well having built some the countries strongest communities to date. Starting with the Summerlin, Nevada all the way over to The Woodlands, Texas, these developers know a thing or two about creating a successful planned community.

You may be a little confused on how a strategically planned village will fit in with a beach town in Hawaii - won’t these two clash? “Planned communities have a reputation for being aesthetically restrictive prefabricated design, with people telling you what color you can paint your house. Beach towns, meanwhile, have never been particularly known for their forward thinking architecture.” Ward Village is a 60-acre project that plans to take on the challenge of meshing both high end architecture and sandy beaches. These 5 mixed-use towers are designed by some of the countries best architects in the business. Most of whom have never worked on a project in Hawaii, so you know they are not taking this responsibility lightly.  

Public art is plastered all over the Ward Village community ranging from sculptures done by british artist Tony Cragg as well as major works by Yayoi Kusama. However for some, art and architecture are not their first priority. What they really want to know is, what will this village bring into my day to day life? Well I am here to tell you. Ward Village will bring you free yoga, a farmers market, hula performers and an outdoor movie theater all just a short walk away.

Ward Village is a daring, but exciting new development that will change the former Honolulu warehouse district forever. To get travelers and locals actively interested in the project, The Howard Hughes Corporation teamed up with Visualhouse to create renderings of the spaces and to portray the very distinct way a person feels when they step foot on these grounds. Get your wallets ready, next stop - Ward Village.

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Second time's the charm for the outstandingly priced penthouse on top of the 212 Fifth Avenue building. First listed over a year ago, for a mear $68.5 million, the penthouse apartment was eventually taken off of the market. There was a bit of turbulence with the sales team the first time around, so after a little shake-up, Sotheby’s took over the listing and shortly it was re-posted to the public. Along with 48 additional units, you can spot this $74 million dollar space on StreetEasy.

The stunning penthouse space is a massive, 10,000 square feet with an additional outdoor space spanning 5,000 square feet.  Designed by Pembroke & Ives, the eloquent space includes a bronze staircase, copper parapet and high-end finishes all over. The space is fully equipped with five beds, five baths, a chef’s kitchen and not one, but two pools. Interested - we are too. Who doesn't love grabbing a cup of coffee and heading to the private library to hear the crackle of the marble and glass fireplace.  

The developers, Madison Equities and Thor Equities had originally planned to split the unit into two separate properties. But the renderings envisioned by Visualhouse show a plan that reveals a triplex option instead.

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