Hearst Tower

Well for my 100^th review, why not one on a place where I go to every weekday for work, Hearst Tower.
Designed my renowned architect Norman Foster, The Tower (as we Hearst employees call it) opened in 2006, and I have been there ever since. I have worked for other large corporations in the past, but I can truly say that coming to work in this modern, sleek, yet historical building every day makes me feel proud. It has won numerous awards already, has been featured on a number of TV shows and even was the headquarters for the fictional OzCorp in the last two Spider-​Man movies. The Tower is built on the original Hearst offices, and the classic statues and concrete still are there. Very cool.
Upon entering, you are greeted by two three story waterfalls that bring a sense of tranquility and class to the space. The waterfalls themselves are a wonder. Recycled rain water is used, and the falls are really something special. Riding up the three story escalator, I often wonder how back in ancient times the Romans mastered moving water. I’m sure it was not easy back then, and I’m sure it was not easy to create these wonders now. The frame on the building is very interesting as well. A cross section of beams that allow support, but in a modern and stylish way. The open spaces let in light and the windows keep out heat in the summer. All very hi tech.
If your near Columbus Circle stop in for a peek. Lots of people do and I believe we run tours of the building as well.
Now, it’s time to get back to work!

This is an architctural gem. For many years the Hearst Corporation was trying to figure out what to do with their landmarked building.
Finally they were able to build a wonder skyscraper.
The corporation then consolidated most of their magazines inside this building.
It is great just to visit and to see the exteriour. A very unique building.
I have made a YouTube video of the building and the neighborhood also.

Adoro este rascacielos de Nueva York desde que tuve la oportunidad de ver un documental sobre su construcción y los retos que planteó al equipo de técnicos y arquitectos que lo diseñó.
Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de venir a verlo con mis propios ojos y, al menos desde fuera, es aún más impresionante que viéndolo por la tele. Sus líneas irregulares rasgan el cielo de Manhattan dándole un toque distintivo en una zona saturada de hormigón, acero y cristal, haciéndolo destacar de entre los demás no sólo por su altura, sino por su belleza.
No voy a entrar a hablar de los detalles técnicos que esconde porque no los recuerdo bien y porque no domino la materia, pero reconozco que la fusión entre la base del edificio anterior que aloja actualmente a la Torre Hearst es un auténtico logro de la ingeniería, el diseño y el buen gusto.
Recomiendo entrar, aunque sea al lobby de recepción, para admirar las grandes vigas que sostienen y unen ambas construcciones y la fuente de agua que cae desde las plantas superiores.

Will have to admit that this is the dark house that wins as the most remarkable building in my books. Just the contrast between the old foundation and the new on top, is what this makes it unique.
According to the tour guide, the old base was built during the Great Depression, so ran out of funds til the top part was built. So what was it doing in the meantime? lol

The Hearst Tower is a beautiful, 46-​story glass and steel skyscraper that I’m lucky enough to call «my job». It was designed by famous architect, Norman Foster and the top part was completed in 2006. The base is much older than that and is a designated landmark.
This building houses 2000+ employees and magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Seventeen (on the 17^th floor! LOL), Popular Mechanic. Road & Track, Car & Driver, «O» (Oprah’s magazines) and more.
It also has an on-​site gym for employees (it’s a 9000 sq, ft facility complete with dry saunas for men and women, work-​out clothes provided, showers, etc.) an almost full-​service clinic and a 350 seat cafeteria that’s amazing and full of natural lighting.
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More fun facts (from the Hearst Corp site):
90% of the Tower’s structural steel contains recycled materials
Hearst Tower is among the top 10% of energy-​efficient buildings in the nation
The roof collects rainwater, reducing the amount of water dumped into the City’s sewer system during rainfall by 25%
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Light sensors inside control the amount of artificial light on each floor, based on the amount of natural light available at any time.
From Monday-​Friday, 9 – 5:30pm (sometimes longer when I’m working out or working hard) I call it home {3.

Incredibly inconsiderate of local residents. For example, hired a boom operator to clean their windows that started (complete with BEEEP! BEEEP!) at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. Work was finished on Sunday at 9 a.m. and throughout Sunday afternoon with the constant beeping.
Not the first time this has happened.

I had a job that required me to spend some of my workdays at Hearst Tower and others at a studio across town, but I wish all of my time had been spent here. It’s a great building, well-​equipped with a nice cafeteria, tons of conference rooms and all the space and amenities that help make a work environment comfortable.

As far as offices go I think Hearst Tower is a pretty nice place to come each and every day. The American media conglomerate houses several well known publications like Cosmo, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar etc.
The building itself is quite modern despite originally being built in 1928 and the most recent renovation included the construction of the large glass tower. Though I never visited prior to the most recent renovation, I dig the bright and open the entryway when you walk in and ride the escalators up to the main level. This atrium area features a cool geometric waterfall the flanks the aforementioned escalators which beyond looks actually acts as a completely green cooling/​humidifying system in the lobby. In fact this building is the very first green highrise built in NYC and definitely worth stopping into if you’re interested in ecological architecture.
Myself, I actually explored it when I went to speak on a panel for Social Media Week. They have some nice stage and audience space for conferences and presentations. Throw in some ample seating space and a restaurant/​cafeteria all under the open atrium roof and I’d happily return should the opportunity present itself.