Hilton Garden Inn

136 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

  • Peter Poon Architects
  • 29 stories/400′ tall

Project Description

FNA played a pivotal role in the development of the Hilton Garden Inn at 136 West 42nd Street, providing comprehensive services including designing a temporary support of excavation system, and developing shop drawings, engineering design, and design calculations. This building stands out aesthetically among other hotels in Midtown, reflecting a shift towards more pleasing architectural design. The Hilton Garden Innt prompts discussions about the factors influencing better designs and the role of government in incentivizing them, highlighting the intersection of economics and urban development.