Hudson Yards from Central Park
hudson yards It currently occupies 4 hectares to the west of Manhattan, between 30th and 34th streets and 10th and 11th avenues, north of the Chelsea neighborhood and just where the route of the High Line elevated park ends.
The New York project defies gravity by rising on 30 railway tracks and four tunnels still in operation . Hundreds of foundation pits support the foundation of the entire neighborhood consisting of a public park, a shopping center, a multidisciplinary art center and six skyscrapers.
Hudson Yards from Central Park
THE PUBLIC SQUARE AND GARDENS
Hudson Yards adds 2 hectares of green area to the city with 28,000 plants and 200 trees . Access to the north area is through the Entry Garden , whose vegetation will change with the seasons.
To the south, visitors will find the Pavilion Grove , a dense wooded area ideal for an impromptu picnic. In addition, the High Line adds a new access, at the height of 30th Street.
But perhaps the most striking will be a new structure called New York's Staircase . designed by architect Thomas Woltz , the central piece of the park consists of a framework of almost 2500 steps and 80 levels that invite us to walk vertically to enjoy unique views of the city.
Hudson Yards from the High Line
THE SHOPS & RESTAURANTS AT HUDSON YARDS
The Hudson Yards shopping center is called to revolutionize the way we shop.
Of course, you will find the most popular brands such as H&M, Zara, Banana Republic and Sephora but there will be three floors dedicated to luxury products to which we will have to take a look (even if that is the only thing we can afford) .
The chain of exclusive brands NeimanMarcus will open its first location in the city (although it owns another luxury center in Manhattan, Bergdorf Goodman).
Special attention also to the second floor, called Floor of Discovery. The space will be a refuge for online brands that will open their first physical store like that of the underwear manufacturer, Mack Weldon, and the B8ta , a maximum personalization service for the shopping experience.
Atrium, the shops and restaurants of Hudson Yards
There will be no lack of art in a namespace either Snark Park with immersive exhibits that change each season. And since shopping on an empty stomach is not recommended at all, there will be endless opportunities to sit down and enjoy a wide variety of cuisine.
More than 20 establishments for all budgets as well as haute cuisine proposals curated by e l chef Thomas Keller and restaurateur Kenneth A. Himmel.
LITTLE SPAIN MARKET
The gastronomic offer of the new neighborhood is not limited to its shopping center. All the skyscrapers will have casual food stalls and, especially, coffee (there are at least four different brands… and none of them are Starbucks).
10 Hudson Yards It gets a special mention because on its ground floor it will open a small temple dedicated to Spanish food.
In back of Little Spain Market are three of our most international chefs: José Andrés and the brothers Ferran and Albert Adrià.
The trio has designed a space with a dozen stalls where you can try great classics such as tapas, pintxos, all kinds of fried foods and, of course, Spanish sausages and cheeses. In addition to these places to snack, there will also be three fixed restaurants with outdoor space.
Spanish cuisine will have a good place in New York.
10 HUDSON YARDS
This skyscraper 52 floors was the first to open its doors, in May 2016. It currently houses the offices of fashion and beauty companies such as Coach, Kate Spade and L'Oréal and several of technology and communication.
In addition to being one of the entry points to the new Hudson Yards park, the building opens onto the last stretch of the High Line Park , which ends in a siding that will become another cultural and artistic center of the city. The stage will be called Plinth and will put the final rubric on the reconversion of the magnet of locals and tourists in which the high-line.
15 Hudson Yards, Kitchen and Wine Tasting Room
15 HUDSON YARDS
This is the only one fully residential building from the neighborhood Rises 71 floors and offers almost 400 homes between one and four rooms. More than half are for sale.
The privileged residents, in addition to having luxurious views over the Hudson River, will have at their disposal a gym, a 24-hour doorman, parking and service for pets. But perhaps the most interesting of this skyscraper is the new art center called The Shed.
Its spectacular nature lies in its design because it has a cover on wheels that allows it to be stretched and compressed depending on the needs of the programming. In this flexible space fit 3000 people standing. But the center will also have a permanent theater and a museum. Its opening is scheduled for April 2019.
15 Hudson Yards
30 HUDSON YARDS
With 90 floors, this skyscraper becomes the second tallest office building (in structure) in the city, surpassing, by a hair, the emblematic Empire State Building. Among the companies that plan to locate their headquarters there is the Warner media group that includes HBO and CNN, currently with offices in Midtown.
rivaling him One World Trade Center , several financial firms have also chosen to move to the trendy new neighborhood in new york . In this building is also the highest outdoor observatory in the city, at 335 meters high. Part of your terrace, More than 20 meters long, it will be made of glass so the sensation of vertigo will be extreme. The viewpoint will open its doors at the end of 2019.
30 Hudson Yards West Lobby
35 HUDSON YARDS
The only hotel in the neighborhood is located in this skyscraper 72 floors . The Hotel Equinox will have more than 200 rooms and a SPA and gym with every luxury imaginable.
The base of the tower will be dedicated to shops and small restaurants while the upper part, starting from the 31st floor, will be luxury apartments. The building culminates with a open terrace but protected by large windows to prevent strong winds from disrupting residents' sunbathing.
35 Hudson Yards
55 HUDSON YARDS
With an eye-catching latticework of metal panels, this 51-story commercial building opens to the outdoors with multiple terraces along its length and breadth. On the 10th floor there will be a public space with impressive views of the surroundings.
Higher up, the terraces will be reserved for workers , who will surely appreciate a little fresh air to combat stress. The ground floors will be reserved for shops which, in addition, will have direct access to the new park.
50 Hudson Yards
50 HUDSON YARDS
The latest to sign up for the party ( won't be ready until 2022 ), it is this 58-story skyscraper that will house impossible numbers of workers.
Up to 500 people per plant will be able to work at the same time. The commercial building benefits from having the line 7 metro station right in front of it.