The Central Park Tower designed by architecture firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill has topped out at 1,550 feet in Manhattan, making it the tallest residential building ever.

The construction milestone means that the supertall skyscraper has reached its full height of around 472.4 metres, and takes the title for the world's tallest residential building from Rafael Viñoly's 432 Park Avenue, which rises 1,398 feet (426 metres).

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture's tower, which was created for developers Extell Development, rises a few blocks from Central Park at 225 West 57th Street. Condominiums will occupy the higher levels of the tower, with a hotel underneath and a flagship seven-storey Nordstrom store in the base.
It features a reflective exterior comprising a mixture of materials including glass, satin-finished stainless steel, that make it further stand out from its brickwork neighbours. From 300 feet (91 metres) upwards, a volume is cantilevered on the eastern side to offer park views for residents.
"Central Park Tower is the pinnacle of development in New York and around the world," said Extell founder Gary Barnett. "We would not be able to offer this level of design, quality and service without the contributions from the world's most talented architects, engineers and designers."
In total, the skyscraper will accommodate 179 residences that start from the 32nd floor of the building. These will range from two to eight bedrooms and 1,435 squa...