Construction Update: The JACX

Southwest corner from Jackson Avenue.

Facade installation is nearing completion at Tishman Speyer's two tower office development, The JACX, at 28-01 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Moed de Armas & Shannon Architects, the 26-story towers are clad in curtain wall panels of glass and horizontal terra-cotta bands. When completed, the towers will offer 1.2 million square feet of office and retail space.

Looking up at the JACX (left) and Jackson Park (right).

Looking up at the south facade.

Looking up at the west facade from 42nd Road.

Northwest corner from 42nd Road.

Architect: Moed de Armas and Shannon Architects; Landscape Architect: HM White; Developer: Tishman Speyer; Program: Office, Retail; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2019.