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The project was halted by New York City officials after a construction accident occurred on May 17, 2008. A 30" x 30" piece of steel fell eighteen stories onto a neighboring baseball field that was in use by children, though no one was injured. The City issued a Stop Work Order and cited the general contractor, [[Tishman Construction]], for five violations.<ref>''[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/05/18/2008-05-18_sachs_site_rains_steel_on_ballfield-2.html Sachs site rains steel on baseball field]'', Veronika Belenkaya, Carrie Melago, Rich Shapiro. ''[[New York Daily News]]'', May 18, 2008.</ref> |
The project was halted by New York City officials after a construction accident occurred on May 17, 2008. A 30" x 30" piece of steel fell eighteen stories onto a neighboring baseball field that was in use by children, though no one was injured. The City issued a Stop Work Order and cited the general contractor, [[Tishman Construction]], for five violations.<ref>''[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/05/18/2008-05-18_sachs_site_rains_steel_on_ballfield-2.html Sachs site rains steel on baseball field]'', Veronika Belenkaya, Carrie Melago, Rich Shapiro. ''[[New York Daily News]]'', May 18, 2008.</ref> |
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The tower will open and see function as the new global headquarters beginning January 2010.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=[[Bloomberg]]|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aaLwI2SKYQJg&pos=10|title=Taxpayers Help Goldman Reach New Height of Profit in New Skyscraper|date=2009-12-21}}</ref> Controversy still exists regarding the firm's use of liberty bonds and government grants to partially finance the structure. |
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Revision as of 10:07, 22 December 2009
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| Goldman Sachs New World Headquarters | |
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 Goldman Sachs New World Headquarters under construction | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Topped-out |
| Location |  New York City, New York, USA |
| Opening | 2010 |
| Owner | Goldman Sachs |
| Height | |
| Roof | 225.5 m(740 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 44 |
| Lifts/elevators | 53 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners |
| Developer | Goldman Sachs |
| Engineer | Severud Associates |
The Goldman Sachs New World Headquarters (200 West) building is a 740-ft tall, 43-story building under construction in the Battery Park City neighborhood in New York City. The Goldman Sachs building is being constructed on the Site 26 parcel, located on West Street, between Vesey and Murray Streets. It is adjacent to the World Financial Center and the Embassy Suites hotel, across the street from the Verizon Building, and diagonally opposite the World Trade Center site and One World Trade Center.
The Goldman Sachs building is designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, and will be a LEED-certified green building. The project has received $1 billion in Liberty Bonds, which provide tax-free financing.[1] It is expected to open in 2009, when Goldman's lease expires at One New York Plaza and at 85 Broad Street.[2]
The building will feature an environmentally friendly raised floor underfloor air system. Conditioned air for the occupants is provided by multiple environmental air towers located in the tenant space that deliver 62 degree air into a raised access floor plenum. This underfloor air system provides users with the ability to control their own space temperature as well as improving the ventilation effectiveness. When building churn occurs, workstation moves can be performed easier with lower cost and less product waste.
Construction
On December 14, 2007, a nylon sling on a crane failed, sending a 7-ton load falling to the ground. It crushed two trailers on the ground and an architect inside.[3] The architect, Robert Woo, may never walk again.[4] Work at the site was halted for several days for safety violations.[5]
The project was halted by New York City officials after a construction accident occurred on May 17, 2008. A 30" x 30" piece of steel fell eighteen stories onto a neighboring baseball field that was in use by children, though no one was injured. The City issued a Stop Work Order and cited the general contractor, Tishman Construction, for five violations.[6]
Completion and Opening
The tower will open and see function as the new global headquarters beginning January 2010.[7] Controversy still exists regarding the firm's use of liberty bonds and government grants to partially finance the structure.
References
- ^ Bagli, Charles V. (April 17, 2004). "Despite Its Jersey City Tower, Goldman Sachs Commits to One in Lower Manhattan". The New York Times.
- ^ Rogers, Josh (May 7, 2004). "Goldman Sachs unveils B.P.C. tower design". Downtown Express.
- ^ Christine Hauser (2007-12-15). "7-Ton Load Falls Near Ground Zero". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ Georgett Roberts (2007-12-16). "'METAL FALL' VICTIM MAY NEVER WALK". The New York Post. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "Most Work to Resume at Goldman Site". The New York Times. 2007-12-16. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ Sachs site rains steel on baseball field, Veronika Belenkaya, Carrie Melago, Rich Shapiro. New York Daily News, May 18, 2008.
- ^ "Taxpayers Help Goldman Reach New Height of Profit in New Skyscraper". Bloomberg. 2009-12-21.