NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SL Green Realty
Corp. (NYSE: SLG) today revealed plans for Summit One Vanderbilt, a
story-driven, immersive experience and observatory located in the
crown of One Vanderbilt, the skyline-defining new tower in the
heart of Manhattan standing 1,401
feet tall. Summit One Vanderbilt is connected directly to Grand
Central Terminal in the center of Manhattan and will be the latest in a series
of anticipated openings at One Vanderbilt as part of the
$3.3 billion development, including
Michelin starred Chef Daniel
Boulud's Le Pavillon.
Summit One Vanderbilt is a new, innovative destination that
combines unparalleled vistas, curated multi-sensory experiences and
cutting-edge technology to offer an unprecedented guest experience
spanning art, nature, and design. It is produced by SL Green with
the immersive art experience designed by Kenzo Digital and interior
design by Snøhetta. Culinary offerings will be led by Danny Meyer's Union Square Events.
Launching on October 21, Summit
One Vanderbilt provides way more than just spectacular views, it
will redefine the way people experience the intersection between
nature and the built environment. It will include an all-glass
enclosed elevator called Ascent which travels up the outside
of the building to breathtaking views that soar at 1,210 feet above
New York City. Adventurers will
also enjoy stepping out into fully transparent glass sky boxes
called Levitation that jut out of the building and suspend
guests 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. The Summit features
an outdoor bar, seating areas to enjoy the magnificent views and
the highest urban outdoor 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 in all of New York
City. Summit One Vanderbilt is awe inspiring, magical and
needs to be experienced to be understood," said Marc Holliday, Chairman and CEO of SL Green.
"It is a special, thrilling place that New Yorkers and travelers
from across the country and the world will want to visit time and
time again."
The excitement will continue this summer when Kenzo Digital
unveils the design for a category breaking immersive art
installation that brings novel storytelling to Summit One
Vanderbilt. The installation takes the canvas of an observation
deck and elevates it into 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 reimagine your relationship to nature. It will be
the ultimate example of the democratization of art - a revelatory
experience regardless of age, origin, or walk of life," said
Kenzo Digital, Artist and CEO, Kenzo Digital Immersive.
The four-level entertainment space is 65,000 square feet and has
taken years to conceive, design and develop. As recreation and
tourism rebound in New York City,
Summit One Vanderbilt is ideally located in the heart of Midtown,
directly connected to Grand Central Terminal, making it an easy
access point for all.
"New York City will be full of
energy this fall, and Summit One Vanderbilt is an incredible
addition to its attractions for locals and visitors," said
Fred Dixon, President and CEO of
NYC & Company. "With the City's tourism well positioned to
continue to rebound, Summit One Vanderbilt comes at an ideal time
to offer a reimagined observation deck experience paired with a
truly unique artistic expression."
Design: Snøhetta designed Summit One Vanderbilt's
interior as a sensory urban experience that lifts visitors into the
sky. Opening up to Manhattan, the
state-of-the-art observatory and cultural space was designed as a
journey through light, sound and art with views across all five
boroughs and beyond. The project builds a series of interconnected
experiences that begins in the vaulted halls of Grand Central
Terminal , and the journey from station to sky culminates in Summit
One Vanderbilt. The team reimagined the urban experience of
New York as this bold new cultural
space in Midtown, bringing people together through a series of
elevated spaces. Celebrating New
York and its history, Summit One Vanderbilt creates new
perspectives for the city's future.
"In addition to the exciting artistic works at The Summit,
Snøhetta has created an elegant interior design that naturally
guides visitors through an uplifting experience. From the spacious
and calm entrance hall to the dramatic lobbies above, Snøhetta has
designed a continuous yet evolving adventure," said Craig Dykers, Founding Partner Architect of
Snøhetta. "This culminates with the landscape design of one of
the world's highest gardens at the top of The Summit. Each space is
sensitively considered to ensure the optimum experience within a
changing dynamic as one is transported from the ground to the sky
and back."
See a first look of images here.
Culinary: Danny
Meyer's Union Square Events will provide an unparalleled
food and beverage experience at Summit One Vanderbilt with multiple
bars, an all-day cafe, and locations to grab elevated snacks. Food
offerings combine global flavors with New
York City influences to create a unique experience for
travelers and locals alike. The culinary progression will feature
menu items that surprise and delight plus unique beverages,
cocktails and familiar fare.
"Union Square Events is elated to have been selected as the
culinary partner for Summit One Vanderbilt," said Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square
Hospitality Group. "Our team is proud to add additional flavor
to this thrilling new destination that will place a resounding
exclamation point on New York
City's renaissance."
Health & Safety: As a global leader in environmental,
social, and governance initiatives, SL Green has invested heavily
in sustainability features at One Vanderbilt, ensuring the tower
maintains one of the lowest carbon footprints across similarly
scaled buildings in New York City.
Summit One Vanderbilt has cutting-edge UV-c light sanitization and
MERV 16 air filtration, and 9-stage volatile organic compound (VOC)
HEPA Filters to ensure the highest air quality and cleanest
surfaces. The attraction was designed with safety and wellness
being a top priority during the time of COVID-19 and will operate
in accordance with all current CDC guidelines and local
mandates.
Previews & Additional Information: For more
information and to register for an opportunity to experience Summit
One Vanderbilt before it officially opens on October 21, visit
SummitOV.com. Summit offers timed ticketing and ticket
availability will be limited. Tickets go on-sale this summer,
beginning with a presale period for registered website users. Stay
tuned for other special offers and more previews by following
Summit One Vanderbilt on Instagram and Facebook at @SummitOV.
About SL Green
SL Green Realty Corp., an S&P 500
company and Manhattan's largest
office landlord, is a fully integrated real estate investment
trust, or REIT, that is focused primarily on acquiring, managing
and maximizing value of Manhattan
commercial properties. As of June 30,
2020, SL Green held interests in 96 buildings totaling 41.0
million square feet. This included ownership interests in 28.7
million square feet of Manhattan
buildings and 11.2 million square feet securing debt and preferred
equity investments.
To be added to the Company's distribution list or to obtain the
latest news releases and other Company information, please visit
our website at www.slgreen.com or contact Investor Relations at
(212) 594-2700.
About Kenzo Digital
We are an immersive storytelling
studio that creates emotionally powerful mind-bending alternate
worlds in physical or virtual space. We juxtapose elements of art,
film, theater, and architecture to produce groundbreaking work that
upends your sensory experience in service of story. Our goal
is not just to entertain or excite but to engage in ways that
create memories of lasting meaning.
About Snøhetta
For more than 30 years, Snøhetta has
designed some of the world's most notable public and cultural
projects. Snøhetta kick-started its career in 1989 with the
competition-winning entry for the new library of Alexandria, Egypt. This was later followed by
the commission for the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in
Oslo, and the National
September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion
at the World Trade Center in New York
City, among many others. Since its inception, the practice
has maintained its original transdisciplinary approach, and
integrates architectural, landscape, interior, product, graphic,
digital design and art across its projects. The collaborative
nature between Snøhetta's different disciplines is an essential
driving force of the practice.
About Union Square Events
We're part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group,
which includes restaurants, bars, cafes, and fast-casual eateries
in addition to Union Square Events' large-scale event services,
food service solutions for public and private institutions,
industry consulting, and educational programming and
partnerships.
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 clients. We
produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining
experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and
private venues throughout New York
City and beyond.
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