Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

Hudson Yards is often evoked by the iconic Vessel and the avant-garde arts center, The Shed. Yet, at its core lies The Public Square and Gardens, an expansive public space ingeniously constructed atop 30 active railroad tracks. The vast landscaped decks bridging the divide once created by these rail tracks stand as a marvel of technological innovation. The endeavor to create arable land on this newly minted terrain demanded intricate engineering solutions, encompassing ventilation systems, efficient stormwater management and reuse, and foundational stability.

 

Representing the most extensive private real estate development in U.S. history, and ranking among New York City's most intricate construction undertakings, Hudson Yards seamlessly integrates with the renowned High Line to its south and is punctuated by towering office edifices on either side. The visionary transformation of a once-neglected railroad depot into a pulsating hub adorned with public spaces, cultural initiatives, and enveloping skyscrapers underscores the imperative of thoughtful planning in grand-scale urban development.

 

- Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) is an American architecture firm that provides architecture, interior, programming, and master planning services for clients in both the public and private sectors. KPF is one of the largest architecture firms in New York City, where it is headquartered. Their projects include the world’s tallest towers, longest spans, most varied programs, and inventive forms. The goal that binds their work ？ and what motivates their efforts ？ is finding the smartest solution for each project. KPF believes that the best design is the product of an open-minded search, one without preconceptions or stylistic formulae.

 

Client: Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group

Photos: Connie Zhou, Raimund Koch, Aaron Fedor, Related Companies, Michael Moran/OTTO, Justin Whiteford, Google Maps, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Bernstein Associates Photographers

Video: Kohn Pedersen Fox, Earth Cam, Aaron Fedor