121 East 22nd
Rem Koolhaas
Manhattan, United States
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15 Penn Plaza
César Pelli
Manhattan, United States
50 Hudson Yards
Foster + Partners · 2018
Manhattan, United States
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50 United Nations Plaza
Foster + Partners · 2015
Manhattan, United States
53W53
Jean Nouvel · 2007
Manhattan, United States
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565 Broome Street
Renzo Piano
Manhattan, United States
8 Spruce
Frank Gehry · 2011
Manhattan, United States
Campbell Sports Center
Steven Holl · 2012
Manhattan, United States
Morgan Library & Museum
Renzo Piano · 1924
Manhattan, United States
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Gehry · 1937
Manhattan, United States
Storefront for Art and Architecture
Steven Holl · 1982
Manhattan, United States
The New York Times Building
Renzo Piano · 2007
Manhattan, United States
Winter Garden Atrium
César Pelli · 1988
Manhattan, United States
World Trade Center (1973–2001)
Norman Foster · 1966
Manhattan, United States
World Trade Center station (PATH)
Santiago Calatrava · 2003
Manhattan, United States
Four Seasons Hotel New York
I. M. Pei · 1993
Manhattan, United States
Kips Bay Towers
I. M. Pei
Manhattan, United States
60 Wall Street
Eero Saarinen · 1989
Manhattan, United States
750 Seventh Avenue
Eero Saarinen · 1989
Manhattan, United States
CBS Building
Eero Saarinen · 1964
Manhattan, United States
Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice
Eero Saarinen · 1968
Manhattan, United States
Hotel Attraction
Antoni Gaudí
Manhattan, United States
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Eero Saarinen · 1976
Manhattan, United States
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Eero Saarinen · 1965
Manhattan, United States
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One United Nations Plaza
Eero Saarinen
Manhattan, United States
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Three United Nations Plaza
Eero Saarinen
Manhattan, United States
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Two United Nations Plaza
Eero Saarinen
Manhattan, United States
United Nations Secretariat Building
Oscar Niemeyer · 1951
Manhattan, United States
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Eero Saarinen · 1965
Manhattan, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
How many notable buildings are in Manhattan?+
The Parametric Atlas documents 29 notable buildings in Manhattan. These range from internationally recognized landmarks to lesser-known gems worth visiting.
Where can I see notable architecture in Manhattan?+
Use the interactive Parametric Atlas map to browse all 29 notable buildings in Manhattan. You can create a custom walking tour, get directions, and export your route to Google Maps.
What are the best notable buildings to visit in Manhattan?+
The buildings are classified by architectural significance: Core Parametric (tier 1) represents the most important examples, followed by Major Practice (tier 2), Structural Innovation (tier 3), and Historic Precursors (tier 4). Start with tier 1 buildings for the most impactful visits.