A shimmering stack of glass houses that defies the vertical repetition of the Manhattan skyline.
Skyscraper in New York City.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Look for the Anish Kapoor sculpture 'squeezed' beneath the building's base near the corner of Leonard and Church.
Church Street looking north during the 'Golden Hour' to capture the sun hitting the irregular glass cantilevers.
Private residential building; public can view the exterior and the Anish Kapoor sculpture at the base 24/7.
Only five of the 145 apartments are repeated, a result of the 'inside-out' design philosophy that prioritizes individual floor plans over exterior uniformity.
1-2 hours
Design & Structure
The project began with individual rooms as pixels, using software to stack them and shape the tower's volume based on interior logic.
Exposed in-situ concrete slabs and columns highlight the 'structural bones' of the building beneath the glass envelope.
The tower features 60 floors of cantilevered reinforced concrete, with beams added below slabs for the widest terraces to handle extreme loads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 56 Leonard Street?+
56 Leonard Street was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2016. It is located in Manhattan, United States.
Where is 56 Leonard Street located?+
56 Leonard Street is located in Manhattan, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7177°, -74.0064°.
When was 56 Leonard Street built?+
56 Leonard Street was completed in 2016. It was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Can I visit 56 Leonard Street?+
56 Leonard Street 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.