ABSTRACT

Taking cues from the Metabolist movement of the late 60s and early 70s, One Madison Park employs a modular, plug-in design concept articulated through “pods” cantilevered to the north and east of the main tower shaft, providing residents with 360-degree views of New York City and beyond. Inspiration for the design team came from architectural influences such as Habitat (1967), NYU University Plaza (1967), and the Nakagin Capsule Tower (1972). Other influences include One Madison Park’s historical neighbors, the Flatiron building (1902) to the west and the Met Life tower (1909) to the northeast. Designed to enhance its urban context, One Madison Park counterbalances the Met Life tower, creating a graceful, linear progression between the three towers.