550 Madison, New York Building, Manhattan, Midtown Architecture, Facade Images
550 Madison in NYC
Redesign Building project in Manhattan, NY, United states of America – design by Snøhetta
Oct 31, 2017
550 Madison Building in New York City
Architects: Snøhetta
Location: 550 Madison Avenue, NYC, USA
550 Madison Building in New York City

550 Madison Avenue, view looking west at updated façade. Image: DBOX
The redesign nearly doubles the amount of public space while transforming the base of the 1980s tower into a lively, transparent street front.

550 Madison Avenue, looking North from 55th Street. Image: DBOX
Snøhetta has been commissioned to reimagine the 1980?s postmodern tower located at 550 Madison Avenue. The renovation is the first major project to be announced for New York City?s East Midtown since its revitalization plan was approved earlier this year. While the recognizable top of the tower will remain a fixture of the New York City skyline as it has since its completion in 1984, the new design will transform the base into an inviting street front, extending the lively activity of Madison Avenue further south to 55th Street. Moreover, the adjacent public space will nearly double in size to create a lush outdoor garden for the public?s enjoyment. Snøhetta?s design will update the building with state-of-art systems and breathe new life into the building?s public, retail and office spaces for the contemporary needs of one of the world?s most recognized ave...