A supertall all-electric 'city within a city' that hovers above Park Avenue on a massive structural tabletop.
Skyscraper in New York.
Featured in Foster + Partners's definitive monograph, Norman Foster: A Life in Architecture.
Visitor Guide
Visit the Madison Avenue public plaza. The fan columns are most impressive from directly beneath, opening up dramatic sightlines through the entire block.
The corner of Park Ave and 47th St at night, to see Leo Villareal's 'Celestial Passage' light art illuminating the tower's four deep setbacks.
Corporate HQ. The lobby features Gerhard Richter's artworks and AI-driven light installations by Refik Anadol. Public food hall 'The Exchange' is accessible.
The building uses a 280-ton pendulum-type tuned mass damper on the 54th floor to mitigate wind motion, as its tapering form is designed to reduce wind load.
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Design & Structure
Constructed with 93,600 tons of structural steel (93% recycled). The design uses a split elevator core to create permeability at upper levels.
Bronze-clad steel and fluted travertine walls. The facade uses full-height triple-glazed insulating units with a custom high-performance coating.
The 'Tabletop' is formed by 25-foot-deep plate girders with steel plates up to 8 inches thick, transferring the tower's weight to fan-shaped perimeter columns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 270 Park Avenue (2025–present)?+
270 Park Avenue (2025–present) was designed by Foster + Partners. It is located in New York City, United States.
Where is 270 Park Avenue (2025–present) located?+
270 Park Avenue (2025–present) is located in New York City, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7558°, -73.9754°.
Can I visit 270 Park Avenue (2025–present)?+
270 Park Avenue (2025–present) is a real building in New York City that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.