World's tallest modular building opens in NYC
By Rebecca Hamilton|3:45am Nov 21, 2016
New York's trendy borough of Brooklyn feels like the perfect location for the world's tallest modular building which opens for leasing this week.
Called 461 Dean, it's first residential building to open as a part of the Pacific Park mega-project. The 32-storey building, which consists of 363 apartments was developed by Forest City Ratner Companies and ShoP Architects.
All images 461 Dean.
Almost 60 per cent of the tower was prefabricated offsite at a nearby navy yard.
The modules were then bought to the site and stacked on top of one another reducing energy consumption by 67 per cent and wastage by 70-90 per cent.
The building features state-of-the-art facilities including a sky lounge, rooftop terrace, fitness, yoga and dance studios, a games room with billiards and ping-pong tables, a children's playroom and a resident lounge with catering facilities to host parties.
The one and two bedroom apartments are available to rent, starting from $3,345 per month.
Located on the corner of Dean Street and Flashbush Avenue, directly behind the Barclays Centre, the apartment complex is surround by ample parks and nearby cafes.
Many of the apartments feature angular lookouts overlooking the city, making for some unique and spectacular views of Brooklyn's skyline.
Each of the apartments feature large windows allowing for spectacular views over the city skyline.
Some apartments even looking out over the curved green roof of the Barclay's centre.
The apartment kitchens feature custom cabinetry with under-cabinet task lights, Caesarstone bench tops and stone back-splashes.
The apartments also feature solar shades, walnut timber floors, custom-made closets and a washer and dryer.