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3 Columbus Circle

The Castles and Clashes of Columbus Circle

For more than a century, Columbus Circle has been one of the great stages for New York City development. Continue reading

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Half-Glassed Broadway Office Building Faces Foreclosure

September 3, 2010, by Sara In happier times for the commercial real estate market, the Moinian Group was one of many landlords that decided a facade facelift on one of its properties could do wonders for its bottom line. The … Continue reading

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Glassy Re-Clads Boost Energy Efficiency But Confound Critics

As owners and regulators ponder how to handle the aging of towers built during the time of the first oil shocks, in the 1970s, architects and engineers nationwide are proving that a new skin can make a middle-aged building more energy efficient—but only sometimes make it look more elegant. Continue reading

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BROADWAY BONANZA- NEWSWEEK BUILDING GETS A MAJOR FACELIFT, NEW TENANTS

THE Newsweek building at 1775 Broadway is in for a new look, new tenants, and even a new address. Continue reading

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3 Columbus Circle recladding

For those who didn’t hear the news (and if you didn’t, you’re in for quite the surprise), the Moinian Group is changing the address of the Newsweek building at 1775 Broadway to 3 Columbus Circle. Oh, and they’re replacing the classic pre-war brick façade with glass. All glass. So much glass! It’s all part of a $60 million makeover meant to bring new blood to the office building, which is losing both Newsweek and Comedy Central as tenants. The Moinian Group also launched a website touting the new-look tower, featuring what has to be the most offensively horrid piece of music ever recorded by Enya. Just … wow. Some renderings after the jump, including the new signature rooftop signage that can be all yours. Continue reading

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