Hearst Tower

Norman Foster’s striking glass tower rises from a historic 1928 base, pairing eco-friendly design with Midtown history.

  • Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 18:00
  • 300 W 57th St
  • 4.6 (216 reviews)

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Norman FosterArchitect
Joseph UrbanArchitect
William Randolph HearstOther

Description

The 46-story skyscraper rises nearly 600 feet in Midtown, using an innovative glass and diagrid exterior that stands out among North American high-rises. Designed by Norman Foster and opened in 2006, the tower is built directly atop the six-story International Magazine Building, a landmark stone base commissioned by William Randolph Hearst in 1928. Beneath its geometric silhouette, the building serves as the global headquarters of Hearst Communications and stands as a Platinum LEED-certified pioneer in sustainable architecture.