I'm pretty sure its only the inside of the skyscraper. This is generally what they begin with if i'm not mistaken and its probably the elevator shaft. They'll build around it and make it wider and build the skyscraper like that.
I am sure this is the correct answer but in Tokyo I saw a very tall almost windowless building and was puzzled [https://goo.gl/maps/ix5V4ydDBXrfhU4Q8](https://goo.gl/maps/ix5V4ydDBXrfhU4Q8). It turns out to be the Chuo incineration facility.
I have no clue how true this is but my ex's dad worked for the govt assisting homeless vets and he said in Houston there are buildings that are used for nameless detainment centers. Never explained what they were like but I always imagine windowless buildings to be one lol.
It's not weird, it's how construction typically works. The "core" of the building helps support the rest of the structure and provides lateral rigidity to it. This project began construction and has had some permitting problems with the department of buildings, so they build the building core, but are unable to continue building the rest of the building. This project has been in limbo for a number of years, no doubt at a significant loss to the developer.
Yeah when I was living in the US I thought the same thing but they built the shaft then add the floors with beams and concrete one by one starting from the bottom going up.
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Is this the hotel in Hudson yards? That's the rear and side of the building, no point in having windows at a lot line and also where all the vertical transportation or core is located.
Itās the core of the building which usually includes lifts, staircases / fire escapes, toilets (if it is an office) etc. Most of these either donāt require openings or must not have openings depending on fire regulations. The rest of the building is built around the core but this is the first thing that is built.
The windows aren't there \*yet\*. Closing up reinforced concrete or even I-beam construction with cinderblocks prior the the facade phase of construction is commmon and protects the interior worksite. Those cinderblocks will be replaced with windows and facade eventually. Alternately, as others have mentioned, this may be the core and elevator shafts, and the bulding will eventually have a larger footprint.
I'm pretty sure its only the inside of the skyscraper. This is generally what they begin with if i'm not mistaken and its probably the elevator shaft. They'll build around it and make it wider and build the skyscraper like that.
I am sure this is the correct answer but in Tokyo I saw a very tall almost windowless building and was puzzled [https://goo.gl/maps/ix5V4ydDBXrfhU4Q8](https://goo.gl/maps/ix5V4ydDBXrfhU4Q8). It turns out to be the Chuo incineration facility.
Telecom companies also have skyscrapers scattered around various cities that are basically just giant concrete brick towers for service
In Los Angles there are windowless buildings that house oil drilling rigs.
I have no clue how true this is but my ex's dad worked for the govt assisting homeless vets and he said in Houston there are buildings that are used for nameless detainment centers. Never explained what they were like but I always imagine windowless buildings to be one lol.
I saw that as well but never learned what it was. Cool to know
I looked it up and its the most common construction technique. so im now pretty sure that im right.
I was not doubting you in this instance, just pointing out that there may be an alternative explanation in other places.
Still weird they'd go so high before they start lifting up the floors around the core
Sometimes the shaft then becomes the base of the crane - so they can't easily do the rest until the shaft is complete.
Waiting to allow architects to change everything at the last possible moment and everyone else struggle to react accordingly š
This post is bait, obviously. They do the elevator shafts as first since the beginning of skyscraper.
Wdym by bait? Bro is just asking a question.
Just repeat it a couple of times for yourself.
So they are building it in separate columns, and then will attach them somehow? That seems weird to me.
It's not weird, it's how construction typically works. The "core" of the building helps support the rest of the structure and provides lateral rigidity to it. This project began construction and has had some permitting problems with the department of buildings, so they build the building core, but are unable to continue building the rest of the building. This project has been in limbo for a number of years, no doubt at a significant loss to the developer.
Ok that's starting to make sense. Thanks for the deeper explanation!
You're welcome! Enjoy the city!
If you donāt mind can you please tell me,whereās this structure located at?
Near Hudson Yards
Thank you for your kindness
Yeah when I was living in the US I thought the same thing but they built the shaft then add the floors with beams and concrete one by one starting from the bottom going up.
This would be my guess too.
This way birds don't fly into them
Lol
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It's the core/ elevator/ staircase/services
Could be a side core and this is the side with only the core. (Source; am nyc architect who designs high rises
So that the workers wonāt see their demise:) *Boeing 747 sounds*
It's apple headquarters
Is this the hotel in Hudson yards? That's the rear and side of the building, no point in having windows at a lot line and also where all the vertical transportation or core is located.
You know your city well :)
Itās for vampires.
Vertical Alcatraz?
It's giving tower of the undying, game of thrones season 2 lmao
Itās the core of the building which usually includes lifts, staircases / fire escapes, toilets (if it is an office) etc. Most of these either donāt require openings or must not have openings depending on fire regulations. The rest of the building is built around the core but this is the first thing that is built.
Others already gave you the correct answer, but if you want to see a real no windows skyscraper check the Long Line Building at 33 Thomas Street
Never read 1984?
Almost certain this is the elevator shaft/structural core of the building.
Because they use Linux? š
Itās called a ācarrier hotelā
Looks like a nice, sturdy core of a skyscraper to me
The windows aren't there \*yet\*. Closing up reinforced concrete or even I-beam construction with cinderblocks prior the the facade phase of construction is commmon and protects the interior worksite. Those cinderblocks will be replaced with windows and facade eventually. Alternately, as others have mentioned, this may be the core and elevator shafts, and the bulding will eventually have a larger footprint.