Location: New York

Columbus Circle

A high-angle view of a curved tiered fountain with multiple water jets, bordered by lush green grass, trees, and a bed of pink flowers.

OLIN’s redesign of Columbus Circle is based on concentric rings of movement and light, transforming what was once an inhospitable traffic circle into a refuge where people stop, meet and relax in the hub of a swirl of traffic late into the evening. The fountain is formed by a series of ledges with cascading water […]

Bryant Park

A high-angle view of Bryant Park's green lawn and the New York Public Library, framed by dense green trees and a backdrop of various Midtown Manhattan skyscrapers.

One of the highest profile and most cherished public spaces in the world, Bryant Park has become a model for environmental, social and economic sustainability. Many visitors to the park are unaware that the site is a large-scale green roof above an annex housing more than three million volumes of the adjacent New York Public […]

David H. Koch Plaza at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

High-angle view of the Metropolitan Museum of Art facade and the expansive David H. Koch Plaza with two circular fountains.

Along the length of the landmarked Fifth Avenue façade, OLIN’s design for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s four-block-long plaza enhances one of New York City’s most significant public gathering spaces. OLIN led the design to prioritize the pedestrian experience and create a welcoming urban destination with fountains, trees, seating, and kiosks for refreshments and museum […]

Red Hook Housing Restoration

A detailed site plan map showing the master layout of several city blocks, highlighting the organized arrangement of buildings, green courtyards, and pedestrian paths.

OLIN is a core design and planning member of the Red Hook Housing restoration plan led by Kohn Pedersen Fox. During Hurricane Sandy, residents lost heat, power, and in some cases water, with many stranded in their apartments or unable to return for weeks. The storm permanently damaged the majority of the electrical and heating […]

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 […]