40 Tenth Avenue, Office building in Meatpacking District, New York, United States.
40 Tenth Avenue is a contemporary office building in the Meatpacking District with a distinctive faceted diamond-shaped glass facade. The 12-story structure sits right next to the elevated High Line park, which shaped many of its design choices.
The project began in the early 2010s when architects designed a building that would respect the neighboring High Line park. Construction took several years after approvals were obtained and was completed in the mid-2010s.
The glass facade integrates architectural innovation within the Meatpacking District while reducing environmental impact on the neighboring High Line.
You can reach it easily from the street, and the nearby subway makes getting there straightforward. The building has clear street access and is easy to reach for anyone exploring the neighborhood.
The glass facade was specially engineered to cast minimal shadows on the park below while also protecting migrating birds from collisions. This thoughtful solution shows how modern design can care for both the environment and the quality of life in the surrounding area.
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