Aerial view of High Line architecture, December 2011. Left to right: IAC, Nouvel, Metal Shutter Houses, 520 W. 19, The KitchenFrom right to left, looking east: The XI, IAC HQ, Jean Nouvel apartmentsFrom left to right: Lantern Houses, The Kitchen, 520 W. 19, Metal Shutter Houses, IAC HQDusk mirrored on the IAC facadeFacades of Nouvel apartments (left) + IACThe “sail building,” AKA the IAC HQ, photographed from the Hudson RiverThe Solar Carve, looking southThe Solar Carve, looking westBefore the Solar Carve: this loading dock with its once-revolving meat hooks was a vivid reminder of the neighborhood’s pastRooftop view of the Maritime Hotel