Construction begins on the world's largest all-electric skyscraper in New York

US banking giant JPMorgan Chase has unveiled plans for its new global headquarters, a 60-story skyscraper powered entirely by renewable energy. The 423-meter tower, scheduled for completion in 2025, will be the largest all-electric building in New York City, according to project architects Foster + Partners. CNN Style.

A series of digital images released last week show the tower's stepped form hovering over midtown Manhattan. AT joint press release JPMorgan Chase and Foster + Partners say the skyscraper will achieve "net zero operational emissions". Partly through the use of energy from a state-owned hydroelectric power plant.

Other energy-efficient design features include triple-glazed windows and water storage and reuse systems that can reduce consumption by up to 40%. The tower will also use "smart building technology" with sensors to monitor and reduce energy consumption.

Construction work has already begun on the site where the 215-meter Union Carbide Building once stood. The architects say that 97% of the building materials from the tower's predecessor will be "recycled and reused." The new design also promises to double the amount of open space, complete with a public plaza and widened sidewalks.

The founder of Foster + Partners, famed British architect Norman Foster, said the tower was "a new landmark that matches its historic location." “The unique design meets the challenge of respecting Park Avenue's distinctive streetscape. And at the same time, it takes into account the vital transport infrastructure of the city,” said Foster.

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The project's presentation comes just months after former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio passed a law restricting the use of fossil fuels in all new residential and commercial buildings from next year. The legislation requires all new buildings in the city to be fully electric by 2027.

The new tower can accommodate up to 14 employees in an area of ​​000 square meters. This is four times the capacity of the old Union Carbide building. The design offers residents a variety of wellness amenities, including air filtration systems, a spa and fitness center, indoor green spaces and touchless technology.

Located at 270 Park Avenue, the project is part of broader plans to transform New York City's 78-block Midtown East section. In 2017, the city government voted to rezone the area. And de Blasio at the time promised “major upgrades to subway stations, more spacious sidewalks for pedestrians, investment in iconic landmarks and a new generation of office buildings.”