Structural Engineering
Guest curated by the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY), the series spotlights award-winning projects and stories of feats of engineering typically hidden from view.
Top: Manhattan West. Photo: SOM Dave Burk
Series Description
New York has always been a city of engineering feats, home to historically significant projects–from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Empire State Building–that pushed the boundaries of structural possibility during their time. Over the years, structural engineers have continued this long tradition of innovation, using new materials and technologies to design and build the next generation of New York icons in collaboration with architects and contractors.
The structure–the bones that support the buildings where we live, work, and play–often is not visible in the finished construction. During this year’s OHNY Weekend, Open House New York and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) have partnered to provide access to a selection of recent award-winning projects, revealing the structural stories and feats of engineering typically hidden behind the façade and interior finishes. These tours will give visitors a unique perspective on the city’s rich built environment.
Series Lineup
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING TOURS
Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice*
Thornton Tomasetti
Tudor City, Manhattan
Frame 122: Mass Timber Engineering Tour
Murray Engineering
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
High Line Engineering Tour
Buro Happold
Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Hudson Yards Art Wall and 7 Train Canopies: Engineering Transparency
schlaich bergermann partner
Hudson Yards, Manhattan
John A. Paulson Center at NYU: Engineering Tour
Severud Associates
NoHo, Manhattan
Little Island: Structural Engineering Tour
Arup
Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Manhattan West and High Line-Moynihan Connector: Engineering Tour
SOM
Midtown West, Manhattan
Moynihan Train Hall: Structural Engineering Tour
Severud Associates
Midtown Penn District, Manhattan
The Refinery at Domino: Structural Engineering Tour
TY Lin-Silman
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Barone Steel Fabricators
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Reinforcing Supply Factory Tour
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Skyscraper Museum*
Battery Park City, Manhattan
*Indicates Open Access experiences. Open Access locations are free to visit without reservations. Others require tickets to attend. Ticketing opens on October 8 at 11am.
Full details, including times and locations, will be released on October 1.
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