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The Vessel: Thomas Heatherwick's oversized public art structure

It's the centerpiece of the largest and most expensive private real estate development in American history: "Vessel," a 150-foot-tall sculpture in the middle of Hudson Yards, a new 16-building complex on the West Side of Manhattan. The honeycombed flight of fancy, made of 154 flights of stairs, was conceived by 49- year-old British designer Thomas Heatherwick, who has put his stamp on some of the most provocative buildings and public projects around the world. Anthony Mason reports.

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Hudson Yards: A billionaire's playground?

The largest private real estate development in U.S. history opened its doors in New York on Friday. Hudson Yards, on Manhattan's far west side, is a commercial and residential wonderland featuring some of the city's tallest buildings and most expensive restaurants and condos. Some see the project as a welcome addition to the nation's largest city. Others think its exclusive offerings mean exclusion for too many. Tony Dokoupil reports.

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