TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Owner: Hudson Yards Construction LLCArchitect: Heatherwick StudioGen. Contractor: AECOM TishmanDescription: at over 46 m in height, The Vessel will be a major new attraction in New York, a breath-taking new place from where to view the city. It is designed to be part of a large gathering space for the city, a place for New Yorkers and visitors alike. With 80 viewing platforms and 154 staircases, there is an entire mile of vertical exploration where the dynamic energy and creativity of New York offers varying views and perspectives.