My sister and I had just walked the High Line Sunday morning.
I’d not seen the development of Hudson Yards. We were headed to the subway to go to Grand Central.
In order to climb this structure you have to get a ticket (free)
“The Vessel is composed of 154 interconnecting flights of stairs, with almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings.” Footwear News It’s billed as a ‘Tourist Attraction” and everyone had a cell phone out, myself included.
Tons of people were milling about, waiting for it to open up so they could climb up the stairs. The Vessel cost than $150 million to build.
Controversy plus- Here’s an article by Katharine Schwab Why Everyone Hates the Vessel.
Multiple critics have given it pretty creative names ( not flattering) in the article. See what you can come up with as you stare at it’s shape. Wonder how designer Thomas Heatherwick feels reading all the criticism.
But of course I saw the opportunity to take another sister selfie in the metal. And here we are, reflected.
Your body gets skinny or wide depending on where you stand. I read the surrounding condos being built start at 2 million if you are in the market. Not.
Great photo Ruth! amazing structure 🙂
An interesting looking building.
I loved be the name! It looks like a vessel!
Does this serve a purpose other than as a work of art because that price tag is unbelievable. I’m thinking of all the people those millions could help.
Art is invaluable. Just think of all the people this building may help just by being. I know that these photos had a big impact on me. I can only imagine the aesthetic experience I would get if I saw it live.
Absolutely stunning!
Fascinating- I had to search for you and Marl’s shadows.
Very intriguing – on a variety of levels. (Pun intended.)
Got it!😀