A skyscraper and a tower designed by architect Jason Long and architecture firm OMA have topped out in the Greenpoint neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York.
The project is part of Greenpoint Landing, a waterfront development by Brookfield Properties and the Park Tower Group.
The two towers at Greenpoint Landing have topped out
The stepped residential buildings are designed to look as if a single building has been torn apart and the two halves placed next to each other.
The South Tower has reached its full height of 400 feet (122 metres) and the North Tower topped out at 300 feet (91 metres).
The skyscraper overlooks the East River
The gap between the two buildings frames views of the Manhattan skyline across the East River.
Both towers are formed of gridded concrete panels inset with square windows that measure eight by eight feet (2.4 metres). The precast concrete panels are angled slightly, to mimic the shingles of nearby townhouses.
A total of 745 residential units will be split between the 40- and 30-storey towers in Greenpoint ? a Brooklyn neighbourhood just north of Williamsburg.
Jason Long, a partner at OMA, led the firm's New York office on the Greenpoint Landing project.
"These towers, our first in Brooklyn, have reached an important milestone made possible by the perseverance of Brookfield, Park Tower Group, BBB and the entire construction and design team during an unprecedented time," said Long.
"It's exciting to see our collective efforts take shap...