Turner Construction Company is playing a major role in the ongoing transformation of THE PENN DISTRICT in New York City. The general contractor is working with Vornado Realty Trust to convert two skyscrapers, PENN 1 and PENN 2, into high-end modern towers with wonderful new amenities. As project completion nears, tenants and members of the community are beginning to benefit from the transformation. What makes this work special is that the structure of the old buildings is being retained by using the substance of the old high-rises. This leads to much more sustainable construction.
The high-rises are being improved to provide occupants with the latest standards, while they remain partially occupied. Although the people inside may not be changing, the buildings’ appearances — both inside and out — will have little in common with the past. For example, new energy-efficient glass façades are being installed and some of the lower floors are being combined to provide a better sense of space. Breadth and transparency are also being created throughout the buildings, along with brand-new climate systems and elevators.
New York’s real estate industry calls THE PENN DISTRICT “the new A-level standard for office buildings.” The skyscrapers not only offer direct access to Penn Station and restaurants, cafés, a high-end wellness center and a conference center, but there are office spaces that can be flexibly rented by companies in temporary need of more working space.
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