PROJECT / COMMERCIAL
100 Park Avenue
This 36-story, 825,000 square foot glass and steel tower built in 1949 had been limping along, depending on obsolete building systems. Charged by SL Green Realty Corp. with managing an ambitious transformation, MdeAS combined form and function by simultaneously overhauling the building's aesthetics and core building systems.
The exterior overclad features a glass curtain wall facing Park Avenue and aluminum composite metal panels on the north and south facades, emphasizing the tower's sleek surface. 100 Park remained fully occupied during the re-skinning process, which demanded the utmost precision in design and execution.
Address 100 Park Avenue
City New York, NY
Year 2009
Size 825,000 sq ft
Client SL Green Realty Corp.
Awards
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION | Best Earth Building of the Year, Nominee, 2023
ZEROFOOTPRINT | The Re-Skinning Award, Finalist, 2010
PERSPECTIVE NEW YORK | Green Building Award, 2009
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION | International Building of the Year - Renovated Building, 2009
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION | Atlantic Region Building of the Year - Renovated Building, 2009
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION | New York State Building of the Year - Renovated Building, 2009
Two Faces of Park Avenue
At the time of its construction, 100 Park Avenue was one of the first new office towers to rise on Park Avenue south of Grand Central Terminal during the postwar period. MdeAS’ new exterior design incorporates a glass curtain wall facing Park Avenue and aluminum composite metal paneling on 41st Street- creating a bold, bright presence on the street while showing off the structure’s handsome original proportions and setbacks.
