Hard Rock Hotel New York Celebrates “Topping Out” at Future Times Square Location

With venues in 76 countries spanning 256 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes - Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 83,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2020, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity. In 2020 and 2019, they were named Forbes Magazine's Top Employers for Women and also in 2019, America's Best Large Employers. Hard Rock destinations are located in the world's greatest international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world's first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, where its headquarters are located. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

Extell Development Company is a nationally acclaimed real estate developer of residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and mixed-use properties, operating primarily in Manhattan and other premier cities across the nation. In collaboration with world-class architects and design professionals, Extell creates properties distinguished by sophisticated design, gracious floor plans and first-class amenities.

The firm has developed some of Manhattan's most luxurious condominiums including Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world at 1,550 feet; and One57, the record-breaking glass tower overlooking Central Park that redefined the New York City skyline and includes 92 ultra-luxury condominiums above the Park Hyatt's new five-star flagship hotel.

Recently completed projects include One Manhattan Square, the largest condominium building on the Lower East Side with over 100,000 square feet of amenities; The Kent at 200 East 95th Street, a building that pays homage to some of New York City's Art Deco structures with interiors that echo the classic elegance of the Upper East Side; and Brooklyn Point, the first luxury residential development located in Hudson Square, a section within West Soho. Extell has also restored and updated a number of classics in landmark neighbourhoods, including the former Stanhope Hotel at 995 Fifth Avenue and The Belnord, a landmark building on the Upper West Side.

AECOM Tishman is one of the world's leading builders, spanning over 100 years and responsible for managing construction of more than 600 million square feet, including iconic projects such as the World Trade Center, Manhattan West, One Vanderbilt, and Hudson Yards. AECOM Tishman is part of AECOM, the world's premier infrastructure firm. AECOM delivers professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to consulting and construction management – and partners with clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of approximately $20.2 billion during fiscal year 2019. See how AECOM delivers what others can only imagine at www.aecom.com and @AECOM.