New York Financial District and WTC Art and Architecture Tour

New York Financial District and WTC Art and Architecture Tour

Join us for an exciting exploration of the art and architecture of NYC's Financial District and World Trade Center! Our Build Tours event will take you on a journey throughout the stunning sights and structures that define this iconic neighborhood. Led by Dr. Ivan Shumkov, you'll uncover the hidden gems and fascinating history of the area. This in-person, 2-hour tour will meet at SeaGlass Carousel, Battery Park and continue walking along Broadway until reaching the World Trade Center. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the art and architecture of New York with fellow enthusiasts!

At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of skyscrapers, defining New York’s iconic skyline. During our Financial District Tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in this part of the city by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments.

Some famous buildings featured on this tour:

Battery Park City, Various, 1990s
New Amsterdam Plain and Pavilion, UN Studio, 2009
Trinity Church, 1846
Federal Reserve, York & Sawyer, 1924
Equitable Building, Graham & Associates, 1915
Federal Hall, Town & Davis, 1842
60 Wall St., Kevin Roche & John Dinkeloo, 1988
Woolworth Building, Cass Gilbert, 1912
Custom House, Cass Gilbert, 1907
Chase Manhattan, SOM (Gordon Bunshaft), 1960
Marine Midland Building, SOM (Gordon Bunshaft), 1967
Zuccotti Park, Cooper, Robertson & Partners, 2006
9/11 Memorial, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
9/11 Museum, Snohetta, 2014
WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015
WTC2, in-process
WTC3, Richard Rogers, 2018
WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015
WTC5, Kohn Pederson Fox, in-process
WTC7, SOM (David Childs), 2015
Oculus Path Station, Santiago Calatrava, 2015
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Santiago Calatrava, 2020
Perelman Performing Arts Center, REX, 2023
Fulton Station, Grimshaw, 2015
East River Waterfront, Shop Architects, 2011
130 Williams St, David Adjae
8 Spruce Street, Frank Gehry, 2010

About your guide:

Dr. Ivan Shumkov is a New York based architect, urban planner, entrepreneur, and professor with more than 20 years of experience across the private, public, and academic sectors. He is the founder of Build World and Build Academy, organizations dedicated to providing professional solutions and education for the built environment.

Ivan combines his experience of practicing and teaching architecture with his passion for discovering and sharing the history and secrets of New York. His tours provoke curiosity, show hidden urban gems, and provide opportunities for experiencing and understanding art and architecture in a unique way. He helps his guests to see and connect the city through the eyes of an architect. They are activated and transformed by these immersive experiences and view the city in a new way.

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