NEW YORK Skyscrapers.com, an architectural website, selected the Hotel Sofitel New York as the recipient of the “Best Skyscraper 2000” award. The award will be presented to building designers Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects at a brief ceremony at the hotel on February 22.
The 280,000-square-foot luxury hotel, completed in July 2000, has two 20-story wings flanking the 30-story curved tower. Sensitive to its landmark neighbors, the building s exterior is a combination of traditional and contemporary expressions. (2/16/01)