4 World Trade Center

4 World Trade Center is a glass-clad office tower in Lower Manhattan standing about 1,000 feet (305 meters) with a slender profile that tapers toward the top. The structure connects directly to an underground complex of corridors and transit lines that serve the surrounding area.

Construction began in 2008 as part of a major redevelopment program for Lower Manhattan following 2001 events. The project represented a key moment when this district started to rebuild its commercial presence.

The tower occupies a district that has redefined itself as a place where commerce and remembrance coexist in the same space. Visitors can sense how modern work and civic memory shape the character of this neighborhood.

The tower sits at a transit hub with multiple subway lines accessible through underground corridors, making arrival straightforward for most visitors. The surrounding district is walkable and easy to navigate on foot.

The architect Fumihiko Maki designed the exterior with glass panels that shift their appearance depending on the time of day and how light hits the surface. Visitors often notice the tower looks completely different in the morning versus the evening.