One of the most beautiful honeycomb-shaped structures, Vessel, in New York City, the United States, has reopened. Vessel, built as a part of Hudson Yards in Manhattan, is a popular attraction that reopened on Monday with new safety features in place. New York City’s Vessel was closed in 2021 after a series of deaths happened by suicide. Read more about this unique structure in New York City.
More About New York City’s Attraction, Vessel
New York City’s public attraction, Vessel, is a honeycomb-shaped structure with climbable, zigzagging stairs. The structure is a 150-foot tower that stands as tall as 16 stories with 154 flights of stairs and 80 landings for visitors to climb. Thomas Heatherwick designed this structure. The Vessel was fabricated in Venice.
Construction of this structure started in April 2017 and was opened to the public in March 2019 as the centrepiece of the Hudson Yards development.
The structure was closed in January 2021 following three suicides. However, in May 2021 it reopened again, but after 2 months it was indefinitely closed again as another suicide happened.
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Safety Measures Installed At Vessel
The structure reopened in October 2024 with additional safety barriers installed. Steel mesh barriers have been installed in certain sections from floor to ceiling as a crucial safety measure. However, the top level remains closed.
The structure has been reopened as a ground-level base, with mesh barriers installed to preserve the unique experience and essence of the Vessel. The balconies are covered with mesh netting, and some walkways to the top level are inaccessible altogether. The flexible mesh netting allows people to use their phones to capture structure, interior, and view, but not their bodies.
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The structure, which reopened after a 3-year closure, has attracted many visitors, making it a must-see destination.
What: Vessel
Where: Hudson Yards, New York City
Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST
Ticket Fee: $10 (free for New York City residents on Thursdays)
Cover Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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