50 Hudson Yards

Foster + Partners · Manhattan · 2018

50 Hudson Yards
Editor's Pick

A monolithic gateway to the future of the American workplace, where light and granite converge.

Building under-construction as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.

Featured in Foster + Partners's definitive monograph, Norman Foster: A Life in Architecture.

Major PracticeEditor's Pick
Year
2018
Coordinates
40.7543°, -74.0000°
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Visitor Guide

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Visitor Tip

Enter via the 33rd Street porte-cochère to witness the grand scale of the Frank Stella sculptures in the lobby.

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Best Photo Spot

The corner of 10th Avenue and 33rd Street at dusk, when the stainless steel lighting crown begins to glow.

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Access & Hours

The lobby and retail concourse are accessible during business hours; office floors are private to tenants like Meta and BlackRock.

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Insider Note

The building uses a TWIN elevator system, allowing two cabs to share a single shaft—the first such implementation in a New York commercial tower.

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Time Needed

1 hour

Design & Structure

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Computational Process

Foster + Partners utilized integrated BIM to coordinate the TWIN elevator system and the installation of 28-foot-tall glass panels.

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Materiality

Clad in Viscount White granite and floor-to-ceiling high-performance glazing to optimize natural light for wellness.

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Structural Innovation

Column-free floor plates of nearly 50,000 square feet are achieved through a high-strength central concrete core and perimeter steel frame.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed 50 Hudson Yards?+

50 Hudson Yards was designed by Foster + Partners and completed in 2018. It is located in Manhattan, United States.

Where is 50 Hudson Yards located?+

50 Hudson Yards is located in Manhattan, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7543°, -74.0000°.

When was 50 Hudson Yards built?+

50 Hudson Yards was completed in 2018. It was designed by Foster + Partners.

Can I visit 50 Hudson Yards?+

50 Hudson Yards 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.