Financial District Architecture Walk with Build Tours NYC

Duration

2 Hours, Public Walking Tour

About

Join us for an exciting exploration of the art and architecture of NYC's Financial District and Ground Zero! Our Build Tours event will take you on a journey through the stunning sights and structures that define this iconic neighborhood. Led by Dr. Ivan Shumkov, you'll uncover the hidden gems and fascinating history of the area. This in-person event will meet at the SeaGlass Carousel, and continue walking along Braodway until reach the World Trade Center. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the art and architecture of New York with fellow enthusiasts!

At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of sky scrapping buildings, which define New York’s iconic skyline. In this tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in the city’s financial district by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments.

Famous building featured on this walking tour:

• Battery Park, Various, 1990- now
• New Amsterdam Plain and Pavilion, UN Studio, 2009
• Trinity Church, 1846
• Federal Reserve, York & Sawyer, 1924
• Equitable Building, Graham & Associates, 1915
• Federal Hall, Town & Davis, 1842
• 60 Wall St., Kevin Roche & John Dinkeloo, 1988
• Woolworth Building, Cass Gilbert, 1912
• Custom House, Cass Gilbert, 1907
• Chase Manhattan, Gordon Bunshaft (SOM), 1960
• Marine Midland Building, Gordon Bunshaft (SOM), 1967
• Zuccotti Park, Cooper, Robertson & Partners, 2006
• Fulton Station, Grimshaw, 2015
• East River Waterfront, Shop Architects, 2011
• Schemerhorn Row, Unknown, 1810-1812
• Brooklyn Bridge, John Roebling, 1883
• 8 Spruce Street, Frank Gehry, 2010
• 9/11 Memorial, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
• 9/11 Museum, Snohetta, 2014
• WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015
• WTC2, in-process
• WTC3, Richard Rogers, in-process
• WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015
• WTC5, Kohn Pederson Fox, in-process
• WTC7, David Childs (SOM), 2015
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Santiago Calatrava, 2020
• Perelman Performing Arts Center, REX, 2023
• Oculus Path Station, Santiago Calatrava, 2015

Your Architect Guide: Dr. Ivan Shumkov is a New York based licensed architect, urban planner, entrepreneur, and professor with more than 20 years of experience across the private, public, and academic sectors. He combines his experience of practicing and teaching architecture with his passion for discovering and sharing the history and secrets of New York. His tours provoke curiosity, show hidden urban gems, and give opportunities for experiencing and understanding art and architecture in a unique way. He helps his guests to see and connect the city through the eyes of an architect. They are activated and transformed by these immersive experiences and view the city in a new way.