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Vessel, Sculpture in Hudson Yards, Manhattan
Vessel is a 16-story, 150-foot-tall (46 m) structure of connected staircases.
Designed by the British designer Thomas Heatherwick, Vessel opened to the public on March 15, 2019.
The design of Vessel has been compared to a traditional Indian stepwell.
It's free to visit, but you need to book a ticket in advance.
Vessel consists of 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings.
Location: New York City
Inception: 2019
Architect: Thomas Heatherwick
Official opening: March 15, 2019
Height: 45.7 m
Website: hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover/vessel
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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