A minimalist silver glass parallelogram that disappears into the sky through the art of silent, triangulated geometry.
Skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City.
Visitor Guide
The lobby is richly spatial with tactile materiality; look at the 80-foot perimeter column spans that increase the amount of natural light.
The intersection of Greenwich and Liberty Streets. From here, the tower’s indented corners make it look like a paper-thin minimalistic sculpture.
Office tower. Ground floor and two above-ground levels host public retail, including Eataly.
Maki used 11,000 structurally glazed curtain wall units, each containing a single lite of insulated glass that conceals the spandrel section via a horizontal touch mullion.
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Design & Structure
Fulfills its formal role in Libeskind’s masterplan by using two distinctly configured floor plates: a parallelogram for low-rise and a trapezoid for high-rise.
Colorless silver glass and structurally glazed units. The building is designed to be ephemeral, changing with the weather and light.
Features 4 basements and 72 stories. Column-free corners enhance interior design options and maximize the 360-degree views of lower Manhattan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 4 World Trade Center?+
4 World Trade Center was designed by Fumihiko Maki and completed in 2008. It is located in Manhattan, United States.
Where is 4 World Trade Center located?+
4 World Trade Center is located in Manhattan, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7104°, -74.0119°.
When was 4 World Trade Center built?+
4 World Trade Center was completed in 2008. It was designed by Fumihiko Maki.
Can I visit 4 World Trade Center?+
4 World Trade Center is a real building in Manhattan 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.