High Line Hi-Jinks

We don't normally devote space to hotel projects (dedicated as we are to the new urban home), but we couldn't help noticing this radical design by Gluckman Mayner Architects for Andre Balazs' new Standard hotel now rising in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.  This site, once slated for a tower by Jean Nouvel, straddles the High Line, and employs a perforated concrete wall.  Click through to the Gluckman Mayner site to see a view of the High Line as it passes through the hotel.

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UPDATE: We've been informed that this design was actually not chosen by Balazs for his hotel.  The winning design is by James Stewart Polshek Partners.  Images to follow.  This item will self destruct in 24 hours.