The incredible U-shaped New York skyscraper dubbed the 'longest building in the world' is unveiled

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Manhattan tower was imagined as a structure to straddle Billionaire's Row on 57th Street in New York City
The concept tower would need a two-track elevator system that could go round curves and move horizontally

The race to build the world’s most spectacular skyscraper has reached new heights - and taken a turn in direction.
Designs for ‘The Big Bend’, a slender tower that would transform Manhattan’s skyline, have been unveiled.

Described as the ‘longest building in the world’, the project's concept drawings reveal a skyscraper reaching an apex then curving back down. And featuring an elevator system that can travel in curves, horizontally and in loops.

Stretching 4,000ft-long, the glass-lined tower would need to feature an elevator that goes far beyond all current designs.

The team explained: 'What was once considered to be the greatest challenge in elevator history, is finally becoming reality: the elevator that can travel in curves, horizontally and in continuous loops.

'The innovative track changing system allows for the horizontal connection of two shafts on the top and bottom to create a continuous loop.

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