Location: New York

Weill Roof Terrace at Carnegie Hall

A daytime view of a modern rooftop terrace featuring green lawns, stone walkways, and a triangular glass skylight, set against a backdrop of historic red-brick buildings and city skyscrapers.

One of the most revered concert halls in the world, Carnegie Hall has been a cultural landmark in New York City for well over a century. In order to modernize its facilities and expand its public education program, the institution has renovated the two studio towers above the auditoriums. The renovation has created an opportunity […]

Battery Park City

Pedestrians walk along a wide, paved riverside path lined with green trees, benches, and classic street lamps, with a city skyline visible across the water.

Created from fill from the construction of the original World Trade Center towers, the site that is now Battery Park City was originally devoid of natural features, such as topography, vegetation and microclimatic diversity. Today, the 92-acre residential and commercial development encompasses an extensive public open space system, including a riverside esplanade, several miles of […]

Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park

A man sits on a long wooden bench in a grassy park under a clear blue sky, with a large brick pavilion and city skyscrapers in the background.

Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park was the final and southernmost waterfront park to be developed in accordance with the 1978 Battery Park City Master Plan. OLIN was fueled by a desire to break from traditional garden design and make the park reflective of New York City at the end of the 20th century. The landscape […]

Pier 26 at Hudson River Park

High-angle aerial view of a long, modern recreational pier featuring a blue sports court, walking paths, and a triangular observation deck extending over the water.

Located in Hudson River Park near the Tribeca neighborhood, Pier 26 reaches out and over the Hudson River with striking views to the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center. The 2.5 acre pier is located within the Hudson River Estuary, a highly sensitive and ecologically productive body of water that contains a hybrid […]