Early Renderings of David Adjaye's New York City Skyscraper Have Finally Been Revealed

By Patrick Wilson

It's no secret that Manhattan real estate is among the most expensive in the world. So a luxury high-rise apartment that features views of the Statue of Liberty , the Woolworth Building , City Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge , and the East River would likely mean it comes with an exorbitant price tag. Add to that the fact that it's being designed by one of the leading architects in the world, a man who was recently added to the list of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2017 : David Adjaye.

The first renderings of the building, which is Adjaye's most recent project in New York City, were unintentionally released this week by the Lightstone Group, one of the largest real estate companies in America, and the firm that owns the building (the images have since been taken down). "These images only reflect early conceptual studies of the building," said a spokesperson for Adjaye Associates in an email. "We remain in the process of refining and evolving the design, with imagery adjusting accordingly. We look forward to sharing final renderings in the coming months."

The 750-foot-tall skyscraper will be located at 130 William Street in the Financial District, close to another high-end residential skyscraper designed by another giant in the world of architecture, Frank Gehry .

A look into the spacious interiors of the apartment building, which is expected to be completed by 2019.

Adjaye's building will include 224 luxury condominiums, as well as amenities such as a sports court, swimming pool, lounges, and gardens. Potential tenants will have to come prepared to pay top dollar for their unit, as each studio to four-bedroom apartment will likely range from $630,000 to $4.7 million. The skyscraper is expected to open in 2019.

The tower will feature several amenities, including an indoor swimming pool.

It's been a productive year for Adjaye, who was born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents. Last September, the 50-year-old architect unveiled his breakthrough work, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. On hand for the event were President Barack Obama , as well as First Lady Michelle Obama .