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

Visitor Tip

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

Best Photo Spot

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

Access & Hours

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

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.

Time Needed

1 hour

Design & Structure

DiagridParametric Surface
Computational Process

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

Materiality

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

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.