Heatherwick’s New York landmark to return with suicide prevention measures

By Ariana Hashtrudi 2024-04-15T10:56:00

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Steel mesh will be used to improve safety of the 150ft structure

A Manhattan sculpture designed by Thomas Heatherwick will return after being closed following a string of suicides as safeguarding measures have now been introduced. 

The new safety measures will include a steel mesh stretching from the floor to the ceiling of the structure.  

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