The first new pillar of Park Avenue in 50 years—a gradated tower of sky gardens and three illuminated blades piercing the sky.
Building in New York City, New York, United States.
Featured in Foster + Partners's definitive monograph, Norman Foster: A Life in Architecture.
Visitor Guide
Stand directly across the avenue to see how the setbacks respond to the New York street datum. The civic plaza at street level is marked by significant public art.
Park Avenue looking south from 54th Street. The three illuminated shear walls look like three needles extending the tower's height into the atmosphere.
Office tower. Ground-floor restaurant and reception on the second floor are public. Sky gardens are restricted to building users.[143, 201]
L&L Holding Company kept 25% of the original structure to maintain floor area rights, requiring a complex sequences of top-down demolition from floor 18.[202]
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Design & Structure
Establishment of a balanced composition through detailed analysis of Central Park views. The core is placed at the rear to maximize Park Avenue frontage.
Tapered steel and concrete frame. Features external glass escalators and west-facing sky gardens with ecologies ranging from forest to alpine.
Clearly expresses the process of construction in its 44-story steel frame. The innovative arrangement allows for three gradated tiers of column-free floors.[123, 143, 201]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 425 Park Avenue?+
425 Park Avenue was designed by Foster + Partners and completed in 2019. It is located in Manhattan, United States.
Where is 425 Park Avenue located?+
425 Park Avenue is located in Manhattan, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7605°, -73.9712°.
When was 425 Park Avenue built?+
425 Park Avenue was completed in 2019. It was designed by Foster + Partners.
Can I visit 425 Park Avenue?+
425 Park Avenue 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.