A faceted glass jewel rising from a classic Art Deco pedestal in the heart of Midtown.
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City, USA.
Featured in Foster + Partners's definitive monograph, Norman Foster: A Life in Architecture.
Visitor Guide
You can't enter the offices, but you can peek into the lobby to see the 'Ice Falls' water feature and Richard Long's fresco.
The corner of 57th Street and 8th Avenue for the best diagonal perspective of the diagrid facets.
Interior access restricted to employees and guests. The lobby is occasionally visible during Open House New York events.
The 'birds-mouth' corners are the result of the diagrid nodes, creating unique, faceted views from the interior offices.
30 minutes
Design & Structure
Optimized through iterative structural modeling to find the perfect triangular rhythm that maximized stability while minimizing steel.
Stainless steel diagrid and 85% recycled steel structure. High-performance glass with low-E coating.
The triangulated form provides superior structural efficiency, allowing the tower to withstand high wind loads with less material.
See Together
Buildings that pair well with Hearst Tower (Manhattan) — they're nearby or share a compelling architectural conversation.
More by Foster + Partners
View all →
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
British Library of Political and Economic Science
Dresden Hauptbahnhof
Beijing Capital International Airport
Willis Building, Ipswich
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Nearby in New York City
100 Eleventh Avenue
270 Park Avenue (2025–present)
350 Park Avenue
Sackler Wing
55 Hudson Yards
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Hearst Tower (Manhattan)?+
Hearst Tower (Manhattan) was designed by Foster + Partners. It is located in New York City, United States.
Where is Hearst Tower (Manhattan) located?+
Hearst Tower (Manhattan) is located in New York City, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7666°, -73.9836°.
Can I visit Hearst Tower (Manhattan)?+
Hearst Tower (Manhattan) is a real building in New York City 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.