Trump World Tower is located at 845 United Nations Plaza in Manhattan. The building is 262 meters high and was completed in 2001, following a design specified by Donald Trump and executed by architect Marta Rudzka. Trump World Tower has 72 constructed floors and hosts Megu, an Asian fusion cuisine restaurant, as well as the World Bar.
As is the case with many Trump buildings, Trump World Tower is distinguished in many ways, in particular, height. Trump World Tower was the tallest building in the western hemisphere from 2001 until 2007, when the New York Times Tower and Philadelphia’s Comcast Center were constructed.
The residential skyscraper features a facade of bronze-tinted glass in a curtain wall configuration. For inhabitants, Trump World Tower provides unparalleled views of the East River and various section of mid-Manhattan.
For architecture fans, Trump World Tower is an exercise in simplicity following the style of Mies. In this sense, it is a departure from other Trump buildings, which are often characterized by complex exteriors and ornate interiors. Trump World Tower is basically four flush glass walls topped by a flat roof that contrasts greatly with other dominant Manhattan skyscrapers like the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. Although Art Deco will always have a place in New York architecture, Trump World Tower shakes up the well worn skyline with its strong urban statement.
At the same time, Trump World Tower borrows from the innovative designs of some of New York’s classics. Like the Empire State Building, the perception of size depends on perspective. From some viewpoints, Trump World Tower is almost svelte; from others, it is a definite force to be reckoned with. Trump World Tower was voted one of the top ten buildings by Emporis in its 2001 Emporis Awards competition.
Prices range greatly, starting at approximately $650,000 for a studio to the neighborhood of $30,000,000 for large suites. Rental prices start at approximately $3,000 for studio units and $5,000 for 1 bedroom units (590-890 square feet).
