Foster + Partners’ 50 Hudson Yards, a 78-story, mixed-use office tower in New York City has officially opened.

“Our project is a response to the site within Hudson Yards, but its geometry also respects the wider context of the New York street grid,” said Foster + Partners founder Norman Foster. “ The innovative elevator strategy and unique space planning provide prime users of the tower with their own lobbies, exclusive access, and separate identities.  Column-free floor plates and generous ceiling heights provide high-quality workspaces with maximum flexibility for change in the future. A purpose-built tunnel connects the building directly to the subway while the lobby floors are connected by a delicate feature stair from which one can enjoy both views of Hudson Yards and the large-scale work of art by Frank Stella.”

Visitors enter the building through the activated street edges and move through it from north to south. This is the first New York commercial office building to utilize conventional, double-decker and twin elevators. The office spaces are provided ample natural light and panoramic views of Manhattan via floor-to-ceiling glazing and expansive ceiling heights. 

“We are delighted to see 50 Hudson Yards opening on schedule, despite the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” added Foster + Partners Senior Partner James Barnes. “This is a testament to the hard work of the whole team whose collaborative efforts delivered this landmark project. We look forward to seeing the first tenants move into the building, later this year.”