About the author  ⁄ Gustavo J. Oliveira, P.E.

Gustavo J. Oliveira, P.E., is Vice President of Building Structures at WSP USA, Project Director.

A slender, high-rise pyramid is the architectural principle behind the 53W53 project, also known as the MoMA Tower or Torre Verre. The 1,050-foot tall high-rise is now under construction and, upon topping out in 2018, it will house 728,000 square feet of ultra-luxury residential condominium apartments. The complex includes amenities such as a 65-foot long lap pool, wellness center, wine vaults, and a private lounge with Manhattan skyline views, as well as 65,000 square feet of additional gallery space for the Museum of Modern Art.

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