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Vessel is a structure and visitor attraction built as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Built to plans by the British designer Thomas Heatherwick, the elaborate honeycomb-like structure rises 16 stories and consists of 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings for visitors to climb.
Mar 15, 2019 · The Vessel, as the structure is temporarily being called, is an interactive sculpture comprising a network of stairs and landings that visitors can climb (or take an elevator) to the top.
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Vessel is a 154-flight interactive artwork by Thomas Heatherwick that offers stunning views of New York City. It is temporarily closed for installation of steel mesh and will reopen later this year.
Apr 12, 2024 · The Vessel, a climbable sculpture that drew hordes of tourists to the Hudson Yards mega-development on Manhattan’s west side before a string of suicides forced its closure in 2021, will reopen to the public later this year with added safety measures.
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Mar 15, 2019 · Part art, part park, Vessel is a maze-like vertical structure that winds up 150 feet into the air. It’s made up of 154 staircases and 80 platforms, zigzagging together to form a web of nearly...
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Aug 26, 2023 · The Vessel Building in NYC is an architectural marvel that has recently become one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The concept behind the Vessel's design draws inspiration from Indian step wells, which are ancient water-harvesting structures known for their intricate, geometric beauty.
Mar 22, 2019 · Vessel is a new type of public landmark – a 16-storey circular climbing frame, with 2,465 steps, 80 landings and views across the Hudson River and Manhattan.
