An image of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza's first US project ? an upscale residential tower in Manhattan ? has been released, with construction slated to begin this May.
Called 611 West 56th Street, the 35-storey building will rise over 420 feet (128 metres). It will be constructed on New York's West Side, near the corner of 11th Avenue and 56th Street, and will be located next to Via 57 ? the tetrahedron-shaped tower by BIG that is nearing completion.
The 82-year-old Siza was commissioned to design the residential tower last year, as Dezeen reported. Construction is expected to begin this May, with completion slated for the fall of 2018.

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Encompassing 162,000 square feet (15,050 square metres), the tower will contain approximately 80 residential units, ranging from one to four bedrooms and expansive penthouses.

The architects Michael Gabellini and Kimberly Sheppard, founders of New York-based Gabellini Sheppard, will collaborate with Siza on the building's interiors, and SLCE Architects will serve as the architect of record.
The high-end building will offer a roof garden, sun deck and several private terraces. Other amenities include a private swimming pool, spa and fitness centre, children's playroom, screening room and areas for entertaining guests.
The project is being backed by Sumaida + Khurana and LENY, real estate firms that specialise in lu...