Edge — Edge
Edge, the Western Hemisphere's highest outdoor observation deck, opened atop 30 Hudson Yards in New York City on March 11, 2020; architecture by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), with the "Journey to Edge" immersive entry experience and interior design by Rockwell Group's LAB studio.
| Venue | Edge |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Building |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2020 |
| Technologies | immersive multimedia, glass floor |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| kpf | Architecture | Kohn Pedersen Fox |
| Rockwell Group | Media Design & Software | As LAB at Rockwell Group; created "Journey to Edge," the immersive multimedia entry experience, and the observation deck's interior design |
Description
A 7,500-square-foot outdoor sky deck cantilevers 80 feet from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, more than 1,100 feet above street level, with a glass floor section and 360-degree Manhattan views; visitors reach it through an immersive multimedia sequence documenting Hudson Yards' history.