New York West Village and Chelsea Art and Architecture Tour

Come join us for a fascinating exploration of 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 stands 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 walking 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