The Beekman – 8 Spruce Street – Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2011

Award Winning Architecture.

Frank Gehry‘s first venture into skyscraper design: 8 Spruce Street also known as “The Beekman” or “New York by Gehry” is the winner of the renowned Emporis Skyscraper Award. The beautiful building was chosen from a list of more than 220 skyscrapers completed in 2011. The skyscraper has a wavy facade built by new construction techniques in the skyscraper industry.

Gehry’s Spruce Street Tower - Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012
Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce Street Tower in New York – Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2011
Gehry’s Spruce Street Tower - Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012
Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce Street Tower in New York – Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2011
Gehry’s Spruce Street Tower - Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012
Wavy Architecture of the 8 Spruce Street Tower in NY – Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2011
Gehry’s Spruce Street Tower - Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012
8 Spruce Street Tower in Manhattan, New York City – Winner of the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2011

via gizmag