STRUCTURES quiz - what is the purpose of this structure in NYC?

[AviatorTom]

This is the REBOOT of STRUCTURES quizzes, following a one-week hiatus for Thanksgiving.

Some people suggested a few changes, and that's what we're going to try. Rather than ask what the structure is and where its located, we're going to tell you where it is and ask if you can name it and tell why it exists... what is its purpose?

Today's structure (pictured) is located in New York City. Can you tell us its name and why it exists? As a Bonus, can you tell us some interesting things about it?

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This is The Vessel, a sculpture in New York City, built to "commission something transformational, monumental" in the mixed industrial-residential Hudson Yards area. It has a morbid history. Four people have died jumping from it in apparent suicides. Safety nets have been added, the top-most sections are now closed, individuals are not allowed (must be with someone), and it now costs $10 for a ticket; used to be free..

[Lliam]

It's called "The Vessel" at Hudson Yards -- a landmark structure consisting of 80 platforms and spiral staircases with 360-degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.
The structure consists of about 2,500 individual steps and 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs.
It has 80 platforms, only three of which are accessible to people with disabilities. So the developer and operator of the vessel have agreed to install a one-of-a-kind platform lift mechanism on the upper levels of the attraction per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The Vessel is touted as the focal point of Hudson Yards, the $25 billion development nicknamed "Manhattan's mini-city" that consists of both commercial and residential spaces as well as shops and restaurants.

[NathanDavis]

no idea, but cleaning up must be a nightmare...

[midnightmoon05]

The purpose 😂 for people to jump off to commit suicide.
they just reopened last month after putting up steel nets to prevent from more people jumping off the vessel.

[purplepoppy]

Is it to jump off when your stocks crash or to run up and down for exercise?

[exitseven]

it is a multi level housing project for illegal aliens.

[KostasKouvalis]

I have no idea, but it looks like some sort of viewing platform

[lorenzomichael]

Thats artwork. They have a lot of that in big cities LA, Chicago New York, Miami.

[OlderAndWiser]

Haven't the foggiest.

[Dongie]

To observe and exercise.

[Graptemys79]

It looks like giant honeycomb.

[ArnieC]

A waste of money?