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| name = Affirmation Tower
| status = Proposed
| image = Affirmation_Tower_Render.jpg
| caption = Artist's rendering of the proposed Affirmation Tower
| location = 418 11th Avenue, New York City, New York
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| floor_count = 95
| architect = [[David Adjaye|Sir David Adjaye]]
| developer = [[Peebles Corporation]], Exact Capital Group, Witkoff Group
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| height = 507 m / 1,663 ft
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'''Affirmation Tower''' is a proposed skyscraper in New York City. Designed to be one of the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere, it aims to house office space for various organizations, including the Mid-Manhattan chapter of the [[NAACP]].

==History==
The Affirmation Tower project was initiated by a collaboration between the [[Peebles Corporation]], Exact Capital Group, and the Witkoff Group. The tower is designed by [[David Adjaye|Sir David Adjaye]] and is set to become a symbol of diversity and inclusivity in the New York City skyline.

==Design==
The design of Affirmation Tower features a five-tiered, terrazzo-clad structure that appears to be upside down. It will stand at 1,663 feet tall, making it one of the tallest buildings in New York City.

==Development==
The development of Affirmation Tower is led by a majority-Black and women-led team. It is intended to be a mixed-use building with office space, two hotels, an entertainment complex, and public community spaces.

==See also==
* [[List of tallest buildings in New York City]]

==References==
* "List of tallest buildings in New York City." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_New_York_City)
* "5 Reasons the Affirmation Tower Is New York's Most Exciting Real Estate Project." Architectural Digest. [Architectural Digest](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/affirmation-tower-adjaye-peebles)
* "The Affirmation Tower: A Beacon of Inclusivity, Diversity, Representation in NYC." CitySignal. [CitySignal](https://www.citysignal.com/the-affirmation-tower-a-beacon-of-inclusivity-diversity-representation-in-nyc/)
* "Adjaye Associates' Upside-down Tower Would Be One of NYC's Tallest." My Modern Met. [My Modern Met](https://mymodernmet.com/adjaye-associates-affirmation-tower/)
* "Affirmation Tower, New York City." SkyscraperPage.com. [SkyscraperPage](https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=135639)

[[Category:Proposed skyscrapers in the United States]]
[[Category:Skyscraper office buildings in Manhattan]]
[[Category:Skyscraper hotels in Manhattan]]
[[Category:Proposed buildings and structures in New York City]]

Revision as of 22:05, 19 March 2024

Affirmation Tower
File:Affirmation Tower Render.jpg
Artist's rendering of the proposed Affirmation Tower
General information
StatusProposed
Location418 11th Avenue, New York City, New York
Height507 m / 1,663 ft
Technical details
Floor count95
Design and construction
Architect(s)Sir David Adjaye
DeveloperPeebles Corporation, Exact Capital Group, Witkoff Group

Affirmation Tower is a proposed skyscraper in New York City. Designed to be one of the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere, it aims to house office space for various organizations, including the Mid-Manhattan chapter of the NAACP.

History

The Affirmation Tower project was initiated by a collaboration between the Peebles Corporation, Exact Capital Group, and the Witkoff Group. The tower is designed by Sir David Adjaye and is set to become a symbol of diversity and inclusivity in the New York City skyline.

Design

The design of Affirmation Tower features a five-tiered, terrazzo-clad structure that appears to be upside down. It will stand at 1,663 feet tall, making it one of the tallest buildings in New York City.

Development

The development of Affirmation Tower is led by a majority-Black and women-led team. It is intended to be a mixed-use building with office space, two hotels, an entertainment complex, and public community spaces.

See also

References

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