New York Chelsea and the High Line Art and Architecture Tour

New York Chelsea and the High Line Art and Architecture Tour

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Come join us for a fascinating exploration of Chelsea, the High Line and Hudson Yards' Art and Architecture to learn about the history and design of some of the iconic New York City landmarks.

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Come join us for a fascinating exploration of Chelsea, the High Line and Hudson Yard's Art and Architecture! This in-person walking tour will take you on a journey through the history and design of some of the iconic New York City landmarks. Discover the stories behind the art installations and architectural marvels that make the High Line a must-see destination. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of art, architecture and urban design! In a city renowned as an international art hub, Chelsea stand out as one of New York’s most architecturally and culturally vibrant communities. Directly north of the West Village, the converted industrial warehouses and factories of Chelsea are now home to one of the world’s densest concentrations of galleries making this area a driving force in the art world. Specific examples that will be discussed include Whitney Museum, the Standard Hotel, the High Line, Hudson Yards, Javits Center, Penn Station, and more. Famous building featured on this Tour: Whitney Museum of American Art, Renzo Piano, 2015 High Line, Diller Scofidio & Renfro, James Corner, 2008-2015 Standard Hotel, Polshek Partnership Architects, 2009 One High Line, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, 2023 Diane Von Fustenberg HQ, Work AC, Little Island, IAC building, Frank Gehry, 2007 100 11th Avenue, Jean Nouvel, HL23, Niel Denari Porter House, Shop Architects 520 West 28th Street, Zaha Hadid Architects, Maritime Hotel, Albert C. Ledner, 1960s Hudson Yards, Kohn Pederson Fox, 2018 The Vessel, Thomas Hetherwick, 15 Hudson Yards, Diller Scoffidio + Renfro, 35 Hudson Yards, SOM, 2018 The Spiral, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group, 2020 1 Manhattan West, SOM, 2021 The Javits Center, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, 1986 Penn Station, McKim, Mead & White, FX Collaborative, ASTM, 2023 Learn more about our tours at www.buildtours.com