Architectural Sightseeing with Build Tours in NYC

Duration

2 or 4 Hours, Private Walking Tour

Pricing

Base price includes 2 people. Additional cost per additional person

About

Come join us for a fascinating exploration of the High Line and Hudson Yard's Art and Architecture! This in-person walking tour will take you on a journey through the history and design of some of the iconic New York City landmarks. Discover the stories behind the art installations and architectural marvels that make the High Line a must-see destination. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of art, architecture and urban design!

In a city renowned as an international art hub, Chelsea stand out as one of New York’s most architecturally and culturally vibrant communities. Directly north of the West Village, the converted industrial warehouses and factories of Chelsea are now home to one of the world’s densest concentrations of galleries making this area a driving force in the art world. Specific examples that will be discussed include Whitney Museum, the Standard Hotel, the High Line, Hudson Yards, Javits Center, Penn Station, and more.

Famous building featured on this walking tour:

• Whitney Museum of American Art, Renzo Piano, 2015
• High Line, Diller Scofidio & Renfro, James Corner, 2008-2015
• Standard Hotel, Polshek Partnership Architects, 2009
• One High Line, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, 2023
• Diane Von Fustenberg HQ, Work AC,
• Little Island, IAC building, Frank Gehry, 2007
• 100 11th Avenue, Jean Nouvel,
• HL23, Niel Denari
• Porter House, Shop Architects
• 520 West 28th Street, Zaha Hadid Architects,
• Maritime Hotel, Albert C. Ledner, 1960s
• Hudson Yards, Kohn Pederson Fox, 2018
• The Vessel, Thomas Hetherwick, 15 Hudson Yards, Diller Scoffidio + Renfro,
• 35 Hudson Yards, SOM, 2018
• The Spiral, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group, 2020
• 1 Manhattan West, SOM, 2021
• The Javits Center, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, 1986
• Penn Station, McKim, Mead & White, FX Collaborative, ASTM, 2023

Your 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 is the founder of Build World and Build Academy, organizations dedicated to providing professional solutions and education for the built environment.

Ivan 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.