-Summit One Vanderbilt, the world’s most immersive observatory and cultural experience, launches on October 21 announcing the reopening of the city of New York and the return of tourism
SL Green reveals its first look at Summit One Vanderbilt’s 65,000-square-foot multi-sensory experience, including an open-air Summit deck where thrill-seekers soar in a glass elevator to the highest outdoor viewing deck in downtown
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Register at SummitOV.com now to be the first to preview Summit One Vanderbilt before it opens to the public
NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) today unveiled plans for Summit One Vanderbilt, an immersive, story-driven observatory experience located in the crown of One Vanderbilt, the new tower that defines the horizon in the heart of Manhattan 1,401 feet tall. Summit One Vanderbilt It is directly connected to the Grand Central Terminal in downtown Manhattan and will be the last in a series of anticipated openings in One Vanderbilt as part of the $ 3.3 billion development, including The Pavilion del chef Daniel Boulud, awarded with a Michelin star.
Summit One Vanderbilt is an innovative new destination that combines unprecedented views, curated multi-sensory experiences, and cutting-edge technology to deliver an unprecedented guest experience that encompasses art, nature, and design. It is produced by SL Green with the immersive art experience designed by Kenzo Digital and interior design by Snøhetta. The culinary offering will be directed by Union Square Events from Danny Meyer.
Starting October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt offers more than just spectacular views, it will redefine the way people experience the intersection between nature and the built environment. It will include an enclosed glass elevator called Ascent traveling around the exterior of the building to breathtaking views towering 1,210 feet above the city of New York. Adventurers will also enjoy hanging out in completely transparent glass boxes called Levitation exiting the building and suspending guests 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. The Summit It features a beer garden, seating areas to enjoy the magnificent views and the highest outdoor urban alpine meadow in the world.
“We have created a destination that offers an interactive experience that will be remembered for a lifetime with the best amplified views of the entire city of New York. Summit One Vanderbilt it is breathtaking, magical and needs to be experienced to be understood, “he said. Marc Holliday, President and CEO of SL Green. “It is a special and exciting place that New Yorkers and travelers from across the country and the world will want to visit again and again.”
The excitement will continue this summer when Kenzo Digital unveils a category-busting, immersive art installation design that brings new storytelling to Summit One Vanderbilt. The installation takes the canvas from an observation deck and elevates it to a transcendent and euphoric experience.
“Using materiality, lighting design, sound design, production design and animation, this immersive experience will awaken your senses, transform your perception of New York and will reinvent your relationship with nature. It will be the ultimate example of the democratization of art – a revealing experience regardless of age, origin or life journey, “he said. Kenzo Digital, artist and CEO of Kenzo Digital Immersive.
The four-level entertainment space is 65,000 square feet and has taken years to conceive, design and develop. As the recreation and tourism rebound in the city of New YorkSummit One Vanderbilt is ideally located in the heart of downtown, directly connected to Grand Central Terminal, making it an easy point of access for all.
“The city of New York will be full of energy this fall, and Summit One Vanderbilt is an incredible addition to its attractions for locals and visitors, “he saidFred Dixon, President and CEO of NYC & Company. “With city tourism well positioned to continue to rebound, Summit One Vanderbilt comes at an ideal time to offer a reinvented observation deck experience combined with truly unique artistic expression. ”
Design : Snøhetta designed the interior of Summit One Vanderbilt as a sensory urban experience that lifts visitors to heaven. Open to Manhattan, the state-of-the-art observatory and cultural space was designed as a journey through light, sound and art with views of the five boroughs and beyond. The project builds a series of interconnected experiences that begins in the vaulted rooms of Grand Central Terminal, and the journey from the station to the sky culminates in Summit One Vanderbilt. The team reinvented the urban experience of New York like this bold new cultural space in the city, bringing people together through a series of elevated spaces. Celebrating New York and its history, Summit One Vanderbilt creates new perspectives for the future of the city.
“In addition to the exciting artwork at The Summit, Snøhetta has created an elegant interior design that naturally guides visitors through an uplifting experience. From the spacious and tranquil entrance hall to the spectacular lobbies above, Snøhetta has designed a ongoing but evolving adventure, “said Craig Dykers, Founding Partner Architect of Snøhetta. “This culminates in the landscaping of one of the tallest gardens in the world atop The Summit. Each space is sensitively considered to ensure the optimal experience within a changing dynamics, as one is transported from the ground to the sky and back.”
Culinary: Union Square Events de Danny Meyer will provide an unparalleled food and beverage experience at Summit One Vanderbilt with multiple bars, an all-day coffee shop, and elevated snack spots. The gastronomic offerings combine global flavors with influences from the city of New York to create a unique experience for both travelers and locals. The culinary progression will feature menus that surprise and delight, as well as unique drinks, cocktails and family dishes.
“Union Square Events is ecstatic to have been selected as a culinary partner of Summit One Vanderbilt,” he said Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group. “Our team is proud to add additional flavor to this exciting new destination that will place a resounding exclamation point on the rebirth of the city of New York.”
Health and security: As a world leader in environmental, social and governance initiatives, SL Green has invested heavily in sustainability features in One Vanderbilt, ensuring that the tower maintains one of the lowest carbon footprints in buildings of similar scale in the city of New York. Summit One Vanderbilt has state-of-the-art UV-c light disinfection and MERV 16 air filtration, and volatile organic compound HEPA filters (VOC) of 9 stages to ensure the highest air quality and cleanest surfaces. The attraction was designed with safety and well-being as a priority during the COVID-19 era and will operate in accordance with all current CDC guidelines and local mandates.
Previews and additional information: For more information and to register for a chance to experience Summit One Vanderbilt before it officially opens on October 21, visit SummitOV.com. Summit offers timed ticket sales and ticket availability will be limited. Tickets go on sale this summer, beginning with a pre-sale period for registered users of the website. Stay tuned for other special offers and more previews by following Summit One Vanderbilt on Instagram and Facebook at @SummitOV.
About SL GreenSL Green Realty Corp., an S&P 500 company and the largest office owner in Manhattan, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, that focuses primarily on acquiring, managing, and maximizing the value of commercial properties of Manhattan. As of June 30, 2020, SL Green had interests in 96 buildings totaling 41.0 million square feet. This included ownership interests in 28.7 million square feet of buildings of Manhattan and 11.2 million square feet to secure debt and preferred equity investments.
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About Kenzo DigitalWe are an immersive storytelling studio creating emotionally powerful alternate worlds in physical or virtual space. We juxtapose elements of art, film, theater and architecture to produce innovative works that enhance your sensory experience in the service of history. Our goal is not just to entertain or excite, but to engage in ways that create memories of lasting meaning.
About SnøhettaFor more than 30 years, Snøhetta has designed some of the most remarkable public and cultural projects in the world. Snøhetta began her career in 1989 with the competition winning entry for the new library in Alexandria, Egypt. This was later followed by commissioning the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, and the National Pavilion of the 9/11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center in New York, among many others. Since its inception, the practice has maintained its original transdisciplinary approach, integrating architecture, landscape, interior, product, graphic design, digital, and art through its projects. The collaborative nature between the different disciplines of Snøhetta is an essential driving force of the practice.
Acerca de Union Square EventsWe are part of Union Square Hospitality Group of Danny Meyer, which includes restaurants, bars, cafes and fast food and casual restaurants, plus Union Square Events large-scale event services, food service solutions for public and private institutions, industry consulting and programming and educational associations .
Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class customers. We produce unique events and unprecedented dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment and private venues throughout the city of New York and beyond.
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